Electrical Maintenance Manager; University Estate

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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