Remedial & Reactive Works Maintenance Manager

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible individual to join the Maintenance Services team as a Remedial and Reactive Works Maintenance Manager.

The post holder will work across the University estates, liaising with various stakeholders, responding to issues raised by building occupiers and carrying out remedial repair works that are required following routine maintenance. The position will sit within the Campus Operations, Programme Maintenance Team and will have a wide and varied caseload, Works will vary and can span all trade disciplines ranging from small-scale carpet replacements up to more major projects such as boiler replacements.

The role will also work closely and support the Building Technical Specialists on planned maintenance projects, such as roofing repairs, electrical upgrades, and room refurbishments.

The post holder will sit at the centre of a wide network of trades, customers and Estates colleagues and Contractors. They will project manage individual repair jobs, overseeing and organising the relevant principle contractors or smaller sub-contractors, liaising with departments and building occupiers, communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and making sure that works are undertaken in such a way as to reduce impact upon building users and neighbouring occupants. 

You will have: compulsory

• Knowledge/experience of working with engineering services (mechanical and electrical)
• A relevant (or working towards) qualification in building or engineering services, facilities management or surveying. (minimum requirement equivalent to NVQ level 3)
• Experience of managing a variety of remedial maintenance works via in house or contractor
• Ability to deal effectively with staff and customers at all levels
• Works well under pressure, organising workload to ensure compliance of published SLA’s
• I.T. literate and be able to accurately record, process all relative documentation.

The University of Reading aims to create a fair and transparent reward strategy; ensuring staff are paid a competitive salary and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. Members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme sponsored by the University. The University has a range of family friendly policies, including a childcare voucher scheme to help you save money on childcare costs. We have a strong commitment to health and well-being and staff can benefit from discounted membership at the SportsPark, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Health Cash Plan.

Closing Date: 31st March 2025 at 23:59 GMT

Interview Date: Week commencing 21st April 2025

Informal Contacts
Contact Name Anna Windsor
Contact Job Title Senior Contract Manager
Contact Email address a.windsor@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name Chris Hellier
Alternative Contact Job Title Head of Programme Maintenance
Alternative Contact Email address c.i.hellier@reading.ac.uk

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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