Maintenance Manager job at London Full Time NEW

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and technically driven Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering operations across two of its flagship student accommodation assets.

Working closely with senior leadership and on-site operational teams, you’ll take full responsibility for the performance, compliance, and continuous improvement of building services across both sites. Leading a team of engineers, you’ll be at the heart of delivering a safe, efficient, and best-in-class living environment for residents. This is a high-profile role offering real ownership, influence, and the opportunity to shape engineering standards within a premium, design-led portfolio.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with a strong M&E background, particularly within electrical engineering-who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment. If you’re passionate about technical excellence, leadership, and driving operational performance, this role offers genuine progression within one of the most respected names in the PBSA sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all maintenance and engineering operations across two high-spec PBSA sites
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of six direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture
• Take ownership of all M&E systems, with a strong emphasis on electrical infrastructure and compliance
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance delivery
• Ensure full adherence to statutory compliance, health & safety regulations, and internal standards
• Coordinate and manage external contractors to ensure quality, cost control, and timely delivery
• Collaborate with operational teams to enhance resident experience and service delivery
• Monitor budgets, control expenditure, and identify efficiencies and asset improvement opportunities
• Support capital projects, refurbishments, and lifecycle planning with technical expertise

Your Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or senior engineering role within PBSA, residential, hospitality, or similar environments
• Strong M&E background, with clear expertise and qualifications in electrical engineering
• Demonstrable experience managing and leading engineering teams
• Excellent knowledge of building services, compliance, and health & safety legislation
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple sites effectively
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and contractor performance
• Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Hands-on, proactive, and driven to deliver high standards of service and performance

Please call me on or connect with me on LinkedIn (Johan Keutcha) and send me a message there.