Our client is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join the opening team of a flagship 1,000+ bed student accommodation development in East London.
This flagship building features modern M&E infrastructure, extensive resident amenities, and a highly technical environment. Working as part of a large on-site team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the building from day one.
The role combines hands-on engineering with team supervision, making it ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the tools while taking ownership of day-to-day maintenance delivery.
Ideal for an experienced engineer or supervisor looking to take the next step within a leading PBSA platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across the site
- Lead and support a small team of maintenance operatives and contractors
- Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across HVAC, FCUs, AHUs, pumps and plant
- Ensure statutory compliance, PPMs and health & safety requirements are met
- Investigate faults and drive effective maintenance solutions
- Monitor building performance through BMS and site systems
- Support the successful launch and ongoing operation of the development
Your Requirements:
- Experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer, Shift Supervisor or Senior Engineer
- Strong building services knowledge including HVAC, FCUs, AHUs, pumps and plant
- Hands-on fault-finding experience across mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience managing contractors, permits and safe systems of work
- Good understanding of compliance, water hygiene and health & safety
- Exposure to BMS systems and modern building services infrastructure
- Proactive, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
What’s On Offer?
- Opportunity to join a flagship development from pre-opening stage
- Large, well-supported on-site engineering and operations team
- Diverse and technically interesting building services environment
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel loan, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership, retail discounts and regular social events
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