Deputy Maintenance Manager

Skanska • Middlesex, MA

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About The Position

Skanska Building Services is recruiting a Deputy Maintenance Manager for its hard services team on a high-profile Ministry of Defence contract at a major base near Watford. The role is responsible for effective coordination and deployment of rotating 24/7 shift teams, with 12 direct reports: four shift supervisors and eight shift technicians. The Deputy Maintenance Manager reports to the Operations Manager and supports the delivery of facilities management services in a complex environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar maintenance manager or lead role.
• Experience with both open and closed protocol BMS systems.
• Excellent teamwork and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple services simultaneously in accordance with Northwood SLAs and client expectations.
• Ability to fully satisfy the client's minimum security clearance requirements.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for day-to-day shift team activities, liaising with client representatives to ensure planned and reactive tasks are completed on time.
• Ensure each shift completes planned maintenance, statutory compliance tasks, and investigations and repairs for reactive works on assigned complex infrastructure and building fabric, reassigning work to other shifts when required.
• Carry out Authorised Person and/or Competent Person duties as required for on-site engineering services, including preparing installations for others.
• Coordinate and plan maintenance activities in support of the Maintenance Manager, client, end users, and other technical departments.
• Provide technical advice and support to shift teams and third-party contractors working in the complex.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure work complies with company procedures and statutory legislation.

Benefits

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing support and employee assistance.
• Professional development.
• Enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave.
• Flexible working options where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed