Deputy Maintenance Manager

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Skanska Building Services is at the forefront of facilities management, trusted by clients to deliver excellence every time. One of our flagship contracts is with the Ministry of Defence at a major base near Watford – a complex, high-profile environment where we provide a full range of hard, soft, and technical FM services.

We now have a great opportunity to join the hard services team for a Deputy Maintenance Manager, reporting into the Operations Manager and responsible for the effective co-ordination and deployment of the rotating 24/7 Shift teams.

As Deputy Maintenance Manager - You’ll:

• Act as a focal point for all day-to-day activities of the Shift Teams including liaison with Client representatives to ensure planned and reactive tasks are completed on time
• Ensure each shift carries out planned maintenance, statutory compliance tasks and reactive works investigations/repairs on NCC complex infrastructure and fabric as assigned including reassignment to other shifts as required
• Carry out Authorised Persons and/or Competent Person duties as required for the engineering services on site, including preparation of installations for others.
• Co-ordinate and plan maintenance activities in support of Maintenance Manager, Client, End Users and other technical departments
• Provide technical advice and support to shift teams and 3rd party contractors working in the NCC complex
• Effectively manage sub-contractors ensuring work is carried out in line with the company procedures and statutory legislation

We are looking:

• Previous experience in a similar role maintenance manager/lead role
• Experience of both open and closed protocol BMS systems
• Excellent team working and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage a number of services simultaneously in accordance with the Northwood SLA’s and client expectations
• Must be capable of fully satisfying the Client security clearance minimum requirements
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) Systems

12 direct reports (4 x shift supervisors and 8 x shift technicians)

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  
• Professional development  
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)