Hard Services Manager (M&E)

Hard Services Manager (M&E)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Hard Services (M&E;) Manager with a mechanical bias at Lewisham & Southwark Colleges .

This critical role involves overseeing the day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance operations across the College estate, ensuring that our facilities remain fit for purpose and compliant with all statutory and legislative requirements.

You will play a vital part in supporting the College's mission to provide outstanding teaching and learning in a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities :

- Maintenance Oversight : Manage the mechanical and electrical maintenance operations, including HVAC systems and boilers,





collaborating with the M&E; maintenance team, helpdesk, and academic staff to ensure a well-maintained environment.
- Water Hygiene Management : Contribute to the Water Safety Group and lead the delivery of an effective water management scheme.
- Building Management Systems : Act as the primary contact for the management and operation of building management systems across the colleges.
- Project Management : Serve as the M&E; project manager for minor building fabric capital projects, including defining project briefs, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
- Contractor Management : Oversee the appointment and management of contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Financial Management : Manage budgets effectively, preparing reports for the Head of Estates regarding equipment and infrastructure status and associated risks.
- Customer Service :





Foster a customer-first ethos within operational activities and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients.
- Compliance and Best Practice : Ensure compliance with UK legislation and implement best practices in property maintenance and energy management.

Ideal Candidate :

The successful candidate will have :

- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in building fabric maintenance or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, and their maintenance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven experience in managing budgets and preparing cost estimates.
- Experience with building management systems (BMS) and computerised systems for maintenance management.
- Knowledge of health and safety laws and procedures relevant to the mechanical and electrical disciplines.







In return we offer a competitive salary, excellent training and development opportunities and the chance to work in a rewarding role supporting a diverse range of learners into employment.

Our generous benefits package includes 30 days' annual leave (pro rata), Local Government Workers Pension, and interest-free annual season ticket loan.