Electrical Maintenance Manager (University)

Job Description Electrical Maintenance Manager (University)40,000 - 50,000 OTE15% Employer Pension Contribution (USS) Up to 42 days' holiday 35-hour week On-call allowance In-House Role | 35-Hour Week | Outstanding BenefitsAre 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 RoleLead an in-house team delivering planned & reactive maintenanceOversee compliance, audits and H&S standardsDeliver toolbox talks and support team developmentManage PPM schedules and reactive worksAct as technical point of contact for senior stakeholdersMaintain statutory compliance and workmanship standardsPredominantly office-based with site support as requiredAbout YouQualified electrical backgroundSupervisory / management experience in estates or maintenanceConfident managing people, performance and complianceStrong communicator with a supportive leadership styleComfortable in a stakeholder-led environmentWhy This Role Stands OutWork-Life Balance35-hour weekMonday-Friday (days only)HolidayApprox. 32 days standardOption to buy up to 10 more (up to 42 total)Enhanced Earnings3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota)Duty Holder / AP enhancementsOutstanding Pension14.5% employer contribution (USS pension)Total contribution over 20%Stability & DevelopmentIn-house role (no contract hopping)Funded training & qualificationsLong-term progression within estates leadershipKeywordsElectrical 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 EngineeringJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07