Building Services Manager

This role is going out to redeployees, internal candidates, and external applicants at the same time.

For redeployee applicants only: Please reapply if you have previously submitted an application via the Tooting website.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

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Responsibilities

To provide technical support across all trades and building services to the Head of Maintenance at Tooting. Responsible for the management of compliance activities and contractors across the Tooting Campus, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. This role also involves overseeing and maintaining an ageing and complex estate, ensuring its continued functionality and safety.

Provides support to the Head of Maintenance (Tooting) by managing and auditing contracted maintenance across the campus. Oversees a wide range of statutory compliance areas—including LOLER, Legionella L8, pressure systems, refrigeration and F-gas, gas boilers, asbestos, fire systems, and electrical testing. Responsible for supervising specialist subcontra ctors, including attending and recording meetings as required.

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates with strong technical foundations in building and plant maintenance, ideally holding qualifications such as BEng (Hons), HND, HNC, or relevant City & Guilds certifications in mechanical, electrical, or building services disciplines. Applicants should also demonstrate robust health and safety knowledge, supported by IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH qualifications.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 17th May 2026 at 11:59pm

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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