Maintenance Manager

  • Branta Recruitment Ltd
  • Oct 21, 2025
Contract Real Estate

Job Description

Branta are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical operations across a large, busy central London site. You will be responsible for ensuring all systems are maintained to a high standard, including planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, remedial repairs, and minor capital works. The role involves both hands-on work and management of a team of engineers and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations, ensuring all plant, equipment, and systems remain compliant and operational.

  • Schedule, oversee, and deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).

  • Supervise and coordinate internal staff and external contractors, issuing inductions, permits to work.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory regulations, including water hygiene management, electrical testing, and plant compliance.

  • Assist with minor capital projects, including planning, monitoring, and coordinating project design and execution.

  • Maintain asset registers, manage budgets for delegated areas, and prepare reports for senior management.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Facilities management qualification or equivalent experience.

  • NEBOSH certified.

  • Proven experience in M&E and hard services management on large sites.

  • Experience managing teams and contractors.

  • Knowledge of building services including HVAC, electrical systems, boilers, chillers, and plant rooms.

  • Strong understanding of H&S legislation and compliance.

  • Ability to manage budgets, produce reports, and prioritize competing tasks.

Desirable:

  • Degree or diploma in Building Services or Engineering.

  • Experience managing minor capital projects.

  • Familiarity with ACOPs, regulatory standards, and best practice guidance.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

  • Flexible approach to work, able to adapt to changing priorities.

Apply online now or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information and an informal chat.