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Are you a qualified M&E Engineer with experience of day to day operational hard services management? Are you looking to further your career in engineering management and want to join a world leading higher education institution? 

We are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to join a leading University, to be based on one of their central London campus locations near London Bridge. Within this Assistant Maintenance Managers position you will play a key role in overseeing the in house engineering team, and be responsible for the smooth running of the maintenance operations for this famous campus. If you are a qualified M&E engineer (either electrical or mechanical) with management experience, then please read on and apply below. 

In addition to a salary of c£50,000 you will receive:

30 days holiday + bank holidays 

Enhanced Pension (c20% employer contribution)

Commitment to further training and development 

Season ticket loan

Only working a 35 hour week, Monday - Friday 8-4. 

As an Assistant Maintenance Manager, you will:

Lead a specialist maintenance team, ensuring high operational performance and safety across campus buildings

Oversee and ensure compliance with regulatory and University standards

Manage subcontractors and engineering teams to maximise system uptime and service quality

Be the main control function for Permits to Work and site access

Monitor and conduct fault-finding, statutory system testing, and preventive maintenance

Minimise plant failure risks through proactive and reliability-centred maintenance

Raise purchase orders and oversee site-specific work schedules

Deliver a high level of customer-focused service

What We’re Looking For:

Level 3+ qualification in Mechanical, Electrical (or equivalent City & Guilds certification)

IT literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and CAFM systems

Strong understanding of health and safety policies, compliance, and planned maintenance regulations

Experience of managing engineers across a large multi building commercial site

Excellent communication skills to liaise with teams, engineers, and contractors

Team management experience, including 1:1s and regular meetings

Proactive, self-motivated, and customer-focused mindset

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Experience working in critical environments (Hospitals / Labs / pharma would be extremely beneficial) 

If you are looking to join a prestigious organisation in a client side role, where you have every opportunity to progress as a Manager, please apply today