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We have a new role for an Estates Engineering Manager to join a Higher Education institution based in London. This new role will either be paid as a 2 year fixed term contract or on a daily rate. Within this engineering leadership role, you will take ownership for the delivery of maintenance services both via in house teams and contractor management across the complex University central London Campus. This Estates Engineering Manager role will include: Management of the directly employed maintenance managers and engineers Operational responsibility for engineering services across the University campus Contractor management Process improvement and change management Compliance and health and safety Stakeholder management For this Estates Manager role we are looking for: Apprentice trained, M&E qualified, Mechanical or Electrical, multi skilled (this is essential) Experience of managing a multi disciple engineering work force within similar commercial buildings Higher education experience would be hugely advantageous Contractor management experience Experience of change management within the public sector Please apply now for this new interim position for an immediate call back.

This Maintenance Manager role at a Russell Group University is your opportunity to join one of the world s leading institutions to help ensure their prestigious facilities are well maintained, safe, and efficient. You will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the maintenance division on one of their central London landmark campus locations. You will be based near Covent Garden, and this is a static role where you will have the opportunity to directly impact the spaces where research, teaching and innovation thrive. This central London landmark campuses blend historic architecture with cutting-edge facilities, creating a complex and rewarding environment where strong engineering leadership truly matters. What s in it for you 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days Enhanced USS pension scheme Season ticket loan (available after probation) Wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, plus childcare subsidy scheme Access to comprehensive technical training and professional development pathways What you ll be taking ownership of as Maintenance Manager: Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across campus buildings to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards of customer service and delivery Managing a large team of supervisors, mechanical and electrical engineers, fabric technicians and handypersons Managing specialist contractors Monitoring KPIs and driving performance improvements across your division Managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying operational efficiencies Ensuring statutory, regulatory and health & safety compliance with accurate documentation and reporting Acting as a key escalation point for incidents while contributing to risk management, sustainability and business continuity plans What you ll bring to the team as a Maintenance Manager: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering - this is essential, please only apply if if are fully qualified in either electrical or mechanical maintenance IOSH Managing Safely certification Previous experience managing large teams of maintenance engineers across multi-site commercial environments - large complex public sector buildings would be ideal Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. If you re ready to step into the Maintenance Manager role and make a meaningful contribution within a world-class institution, apply now. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.

We have a new role for a Head of Maintenance to join a Higher Education establishment based in London. This new role will either be paid as a 2 year fixed term contract or on a daily rate. Within this engineering leadership role, you will take ownership for the delivery of maintenance services both via in house teams and contractor management. This Head of Maintenance role will include: Management of the directly employed maintenance managers and engineers Operational responsibility for engineering services across the University campus Contractor management Process improvement and change management Compliance and health and safety Stakeholder management For this 2 year Head of Maintenance contract we are looking for: Apprentice trained, M&E qualified, Mechanical or Electrical, multi skilled (this is essential) Experience of managing a multi disciple engineering work force within similar commercial buildings Higher education experience would be hugely advantageous Contractor management experience Experience of change management within the public sector Please apply now for this new Head of Maintenance interim position.

Are you a reliable, multi skilled handyperson with varied building services maintenance skills looking for an immediate start in a long term temporary position? We have a new role for a maintenance technician to join a leading University, based in central London. This role is starting as a temporary position and will be paid weekly on an hourly rate of £23.30 per hour (PAYE / Umbrella). This is a static position based at the residencies for the University in London. Within this maintenance technician role in London you will be responsible for: Minor repairs within the student accommodation Basic electrical maintenance Plumbing Fabric maintenance PPMs We are looking for a maintenance technician with good all round maintenance skills and most importantly a brilliant, friendly and enthusiastic attitude. It is essential that you can demonstrate your reliability from your career history to date. Please apply now for this handyperson role in London.

Are you a qualified (level 2 or level 3) maintenance plumber immediately available for a new role? We have a new static maintenance plumbing position starting in June for a University in London. You will be paid weekly in this position at an hourly rate of £25.76 per hour (PAYE - Umbrella). Within this maintenance plumbing position you will be responsible for both PPMs and reactive minor plumbing repairs on the halls of residencies for this leading University. You will be working in a team and will enjoy a varied plumbing position. For this maintenance plumbing role we are looking for: Level 2 or Level 3 City and Guilds Plumbing qualifiication Building services maintenance experience Experience of plumbing within a University or student accommodation setting would be highly advantageous Reliable and enthusiastic If you are looking for an ongoing maintenance plumbing position that pays weekly, please apply now!

This Technical Services Manager role (internally titled Engineering Operations Manager) at a leading University is your opportunity to shape how one of the world s leading institutions ensures their prestigious facilities are well maintained, safe, and efficient. This is your chance to lead engineering delivery on an iconic central London campus and directly impact the spaces where research, teaching and innovation thrive. Our client, is evolving their estates division to enhance their exceptional student experience. Their central London landmark campuses blend historic architecture with cutting-edge facilities, creating a complex and rewarding environment where strong engineering leadership truly matters. What s in it for you 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days Enhanced USS pension scheme Season ticket loan (available after probation) Wellbeing initiatives including discounted gym membership Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, plus childcare subsidy scheme Access to comprehensive technical training and professional development pathways What you ll be taking ownership of as a Technical Services Manager: Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across campus buildings to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards of customer service and delivery Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialist contractors while promoting a strong safety-first culture Monitoring KPIs, driving performance improvements and using data to inform decision-making Managing budgets, controlling costs and identifying operational efficiencies Ensuring statutory, regulatory and health & safety compliance with accurate documentation and reporting Acting as a key escalation point for incidents while contributing to risk management, sustainability and business continuity plans What you ll bring to the team as a Technical Services Manager: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering IOSH Managing Safely certification Previous experience managing maintenance engineers across multi-site commercial environments - Medical, Hospital or Lab sites would be beneficial Strong report writing skills, including survey and operational documentation Authorised Person status in pressure systems and/or HV/LV electrical systems Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based on one of our client's campuses in Central London. If you re ready to step into the Technical Services Manager role and make a meaningful contribution within a world-class institution, apply now. We welcome all applicants regardless of identity, personal characteristics or background.

We are recruiting a number of Maintenance Assistants to join a University based in London. You will be working on the University Campus next to Swiss Cottage station, and will thrive in the vibrant and busy working environment. You will be working on a rota including early and late shifts (finishing at 11.30pm) and 1 Saturday in every month will also be required. This role will be paid weekly and you will have the option to apply to the permanent role. Within this maintenance assistant role you will be working in a team and be responsible for undertaking minor maintenance duties on the University Campus. Your maintenance tasks will include: Basic planned preventative maintenance Basic plumbing duties Fabric maintenance Basic electrical maintenance Responding to a variety of reactive maintenance requests Liaising with contractors Opening and closing the buildings Room set ups For these Maintenance Assistant handyperson roles in London we are looking for : Basic maintenance experience of both PPMs and reactive maintenance A working knowledge of basic health and safety Able to work both early (starting at 7.30am) and late (finishing at 11.30pm) shifts A team player, who remains calm under pressure The University will require you to pass a DBS check to be on campus within these positions. If you are looking for a new temp to perm maintenance role in London please apply now!

Are you a qualified maintenance electrician with some experience of BMS controls and more importantly a passion to learn more about BMS systems? Are you looking for an immediate start in an ongoing temporary role? We have a new role for a qualified maintenance electrician to join a leading University in central London on an ongoing interim basis. You will be working 35 hours per week (8-4) and be paid weekly for this role at a PAYE rate of £23.68 per hour (28.07 Umbrella rate). This is an opportunity to not only deliver electrical maintenance, but in addition to train as a BMS controls engineer and gain valuable experience in this area. Within this maintenance electrician's role you will be responsible for an interesting mix of BMS controls, minor installations and building services maintenance on the Universities impressive campus buildings all based around the Holborn area of London. Your role will include: BMS controls (Tridium) BMS fault finding Working closely with the BMS controls engineers Testing on fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and lift alarms Replacement of ballasts and lighting PAT testing Lamp changes Safety checks on DB boards Installations of light fittings, DB boards Testing of electrical systems General building services maintenance as requires PPMs and reactive minor repairs For this electrical maintenance role in London we are looking for: Level 3 city and guilds/ NVQ and 18th edition (this is essential) BMS experience of Tridium (this can be minor experience) Some working knowledge of BMS systems and a desire to learn more in this area Building services maintenance experience within a similar role Experience of delivering both PPMs and reactive maintenance in a commercial multi building setting Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Able to start immediately with good references If you are looking for an immediate start in a temporary, weekly paid role, and you are a qualified electrician with good building maintenance experience, looking to further your BMS knowledge, please apply now!

Are you a qualified maintenance plumber (level 2 or level 3 is essential) available for an immediate start? We have a new interim position, with the potential to go permanent, for a qualified maintenance plumber to join a client side estates team in a University in central London. You will be paid hourly at a rate of £24p/h (Umbrella rate) and be working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday - 8-4. You will be working in a team of friendly engineers and based on the University campus in Bloomsbury. In this maintenance plumbing role you will be responsible for: Reactive maintenance plumbing issues Minor repairs PPMs Mechanical plant room maintenance including AHU/FCU L8 For this temporary maintenance plumbing role we are looking for: Level 2 or Level 3 City and Guilds or NVQ Commercial building services maintenance experience (this is essential) Experience of AHU/FCU Immediately available for work If you are looking for a new temp to perm plumbing role and have commercial maintenance experience and also a level 2 or level 3 qualification, please apply now!