Electrical Engineering Manager (University)

£40,000 - £50,000 OTE

15% Employer Pension Contribution (USS) * Up to 50 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 with a 35-hour week, 15% Pension Contribution and enhanced earnings, 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. 40 days standard

Option to buy up to 10 more (up to 50 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

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