Senior Maintenance Engineer

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing, ambitious science and technology organisation developing a world-class research campus in Oxford. With significant investment into a flagship, high-spec development, they are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in both the build phase and long-term operation of the site.

The initial 12-18 months will focus on construction integration, commissioning, and operational readiness, developing a deep understanding of the building and establishing maintenance strategies ahead of handover. You will also play a key role in advising contractors and project teams during the build phase to ensure systems are delivered with long-term operability and maintainability in mind. Post-completion, you will take ownership of maintenance delivery, leading a team to ensure high performance, reliability, and minimal downtime across a complex, multi-site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed knowledge of building systems during construction, supporting commissioning and long-term maintainability
• Act as the engineering lead during the build phase, advising contractors and project teams to ensure systems are designed, installed, and commissioned in line with operational and maintenance requirements
• Establish maintenance strategies, procedures, and operational standards ahead of site handover
• Lead and manage maintenance delivery across sites, ensuring performance, compliance, and minimal downtime
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, acting as escalation point for complex technical issues
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians
• Manage contractors post-handover, ensuring quality, safety, and delivery standards are maintained

Essential Requirements

• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or degree)
• Proven experience in a senior or supervisory maintenance role
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services systems
• Experience managing both preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Experience leading teams and managing performance
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Able to work across multiple sites

Desirable Experience

• Experience within laboratory, healthcare, or other regulated environments
• Exposure to commissioning, soft landings, or new-build projects
• Experience working on high-spec or complex facilities

What's On Offer

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping a high-spec, technically advanced facility, ensuring it is delivered and operated to an exceptional standard from construction through to long-term operation.

• Competitive salary + benefits package
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead within a cutting-edge environment

Next Steps

If you are a Senior Maintenance Engineer looking for a role with greater responsibility awithin a rapidly growing estate, apply now or contact Hugo Oliver at 07947 648308 or Holiver@carriera.co.uk

Disclaimer:

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