Senior Maintenance Engineer
hace 3 días
Oxford
About the Role Our client is a fast-growing science and technology organisation developing a world-class research campus in Oxford. They are seeking an electrically biased Senior Maintenance Engineer to play a key role across both the construction phase and long-term operation of a high-spec, technically complex site. The first 12–18 months will focus on commissioning, construction integration, and operational readiness, including advising contractors and establishing maintenance strategies ahead of handover. Post-completion, you will lead maintenance delivery, managing a team to ensure high performance, reliability, and minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities • Develop detailed knowledge of building services systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC) during construction and commissioning, • Act as engineering lead, advising contractors on installation, commissioning, and long-term maintainability, • Establish maintenance strategies, PPM schedules, and operational procedures ahead of handover, • Lead and manage maintenance operations, ensuring performance, compliance, and uptime, • Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, acting as escalation point for complex faults, • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians