Electrical Maintenance Manager (University estate)

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Electrical Maintenance Manager (University Estate) £45,000 - £50,000 OTE 15% Employer Pension Contribution (USS) * Up to 42 days' holiday * 35-hour week * On-call allowance In-House Role | 35-Hour Week | Outstanding Benefits Are you an Electrical Maintenance Manager seeking a leadership role within a diverse university estate offering exceptional benefits, structured salary enhancements and genuine work-life balance? This is a rare opportunity to join a prestigious estate where people genuinely stay long-term. With a 35-hour week, 15% Pension Contribution and enhanced earnings through on-call and duty-holder responsibilities, this role is about sustainable leadership - not burnout. You'll lead an established in-house electrical team across a varied campus estate, combining technical leadership with a supportive, people-first culture. The Role Lead an in-house team delivering planned & reactive maintenance

Oversee compliance, audits and H&S standards

Deliver toolbox talks and support team development

Manage PPM schedules and reactive works

Act as technical point of contact for senior stakeholders

Maintain statutory compliance and workmanship standards

Predominantly office-based with site support as required

About You Qualified electrical background

Supervisory / management experience in estates or maintenance

Confident managing people, performance and compliance

Strong communicator with a supportive leadership style

Comfortable in a stakeholder-led environment

Why This Role Stands Out Work-Life Balance 35-hour week

Monday-Friday (days only)

Holiday Approx. 32 days standard

Option to buy up to 10 more (up to 42 total)

Enhanced Earnings £3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)

Duty Holder / AP enhancements

Outstanding Pension 14.5% employer contribution (USS pension)

Total contribution over 20%

Stability & Development In-house role (no contract hopping)

Funded training & qualifications

Long-term progression within estates leadership

Keywords Electrical Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, Electrical Supervisor, Facilities Manager, Building Services, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Compliance, Health & Safety, Authorised Person, Duty Holder, HV, LV, BMS, Asset Management, Estates, University Maintenance, Reading Jobs, Electrical Engineering

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Location:: United Kingdom
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering;Engineering