Contract Manager

Maintenance Manager – Birmingham (Education Site)

Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance
Job Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Maintenance Manager or Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge in Birmingham? We’re recruiting for a hands‑on Maintenance Manager to lead a team of six engineers at a prestigious college campus
. This role offers a great opportunity to take ownership of a large, well‑maintained site with excellent facilities, managing all aspects of building maintenance, compliance, and safety.

• Manage a team of six maintenance engineers and technicians across electrical, mechanical, and building fabric disciplines.

• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance (PPM & reactive) to ensure the site operates efficiently and safely.

• Lead on statutory compliance
  , including electrical testing, emergency lighting, fire systems, HVAC, water hygiene, and health & safety checks.

• Manage external contractors, ensuring high‑quality delivery and best value for money.

• Control maintenance budgets, procurement of parts, and life cycle planning.

• Support small project works, refurbishments, and sustainability initiatives
  .

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with H&S legislation and company procedures.

• Act as the key contact for maintenance and facilities issues on site.

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Manager
  , Facilities Manager
  , or Building Services Manager
  .

• Strong technical background – mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled trade qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC).

• Experience managing teams, contractors, and PPM schedules.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Knowledge of CAFM systems and compliance reporting.

• Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• On‑site parking

• Ongoing training and development

• Great opportunity to lead a well‑established maintenance team on a single site in Birmingham