Technical Services Manager, University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked 30th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.  

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

The Department 

The Property Services department is a customer-led service provider of facilities management, capital projects and real estate advice to the university, responsible for coordination and liaison with and delivery on behalf of our Board of Governors, University Executive, Schools and Departments but also local neighbours and community organisations. We strive to provide a professional service to all parties with student experience at the core of our day-to-day activities 

The Role  

The post-holder will be responsible for the management of an effective, professionally driven, and high-quality M&E function, in accordance with the needs of the University and under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Property Services. The focus of the role is in monitoring the progress of works relating specifically to compliance and reactive works in Hard Facilities Management functions across all UWL sites. 

This leadership role ensures that all M&E systems operate efficiently, comply with safety and regulatory standards, and support the organisation’s operational goals. 

The post holder will oversee and will be responsible for the strategy and the implementation and maintenance regime and the capital projects. 

The duties include overseeing the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards. Developing and implementing maintenance schedules and procedures. Coordinating with contractors and service providers for repairs and maintenance work. 

The role includes working closely with the university Total Facilities Management Provider (TFM) on their planned preventative maintenance programme, compliance testing, asset replacement programme, Facilities and Capital Project completion, handover, and transition to business as usual, whilst ensuring statutory and University standards are met. Your roll would be to oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules for all critical systems; Manage reactive maintenance failures to resolve issues efficiently, minimise downtime and maintain high standards of deliverables. 

The Person 

The role requires a versatile, hands on, dynamic and proactive individual who thrives in an active, challenging, and customer-facing professional environment. This multi-skilled candidate can understand and participate in technical maintenance discussions, whilst also demonstrate people skills. 

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0  

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Efrat Tadmor, Deputy Director Property Services, efrat.tadmor@uwl.ac.uk 

Additional Information  

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 

Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.  

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.  

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. 

Closing Date: 06 Apr 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £63,389 to £71,342 per annum