Site Supervisor - Electrical & Mechanical

Site Supervisor - Electrical & Mechanical What makes Goldsmiths unique? Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department Estates and Facilities is a technical and specialist directorate of around 250 staff, responsible for maintenance, capital projects, statutory compliance, infrastructure and facilities services across the University's 16-acre New Cross campus, which spans a wide mix of historic, post-war and modern buildings.

About the role You will supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical, mechanical and associated maintenance works across the estate, ensuring PPM, reactive and statutory compliance tasks are completed safely and to agreed service levels. You'll act as first point of technical escalation, oversee contractors, and support the maintenance team, reporting to the Head of Maintenance.

About the candidate You will hold a recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent) with solid building maintenance or facilities management experience, including supervising staff or contractors. A strong understanding of M&E systems, current H&S legislation and the ability to read technical drawings are essential, along with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

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All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us. Job Details Department Estates  & Facilities Location New  Cross Gate Salary

44,753 to 49,738
per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Post Type Full Time Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Friday 04 December 2026

Reference
056PS2026