Electrical Maintenance Manager; University estate

Position: Electrical Maintenance Manager (University estate)
Electrical Maintenance Manager (University Estate) £45,000 - £50,000 OTE 15% Employer Pension Contribution (USS)
* Up to 42 days' holiday
* 35-hour week
* On-call allowance In-House Role | 35-Hour Week | Outstanding Benefits Are 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 Role Lead an in-house team delivering planned & reactive maintenance Oversee compliance, audits and H&S standards Deliver toolbox talks and support team development Manage PPM schedules and reactive works Act as technical point of contact for senior stakeholders Maintain statutory compliance and workmanship standards Predominantly office-based with site support as required About You Qualified electrical background Supervisory / management experience in estates or maintenance Confident managing people, performance and compliance Strong communicator with a supportive leadership style Comfortable in a stakeholder-led environment Why This Role Stands Out Work-Life Balance 35-hour week Monday-Friday (days only) Holiday Approx.

32 days standard Option to buy up to 10 more (up to 42 total) Enhanced Earnings £3,800 on-call allowance (1 in 6 rota) Duty Holder / AP enhancements Outstanding Pension 14.5% employer contribution (USS pension) Total contribution over 20% Stability & Development In-house role (no contract hopping) Funded training & qualifications Long-term progression within estates leadership Keywords Electrical 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 Engineering