Maintenance Supervisor – Hands‑on HVAC & Plant

About the role

We are looking for a technically strong, hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to join a brand‑new flagship student accommodation development in London. Working closely with the Maintenance Manager, you will lead a small team while remaining actively involved in plant, HVAC and mechanical maintenance to ensure the asset runs smoothly from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of Maintenance Operatives, allocating tasks and monitoring performance.
• Perform hands‑on planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC, plant rooms and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults in fan coil units, pumps, ventilation and other building plant.
• Carry out routine inspections of plant rooms, communal areas and building services.
• Support compliance activities including fire safety, Legionella testing and health & safety procedures.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery of works.
• Maintain accurate records in CAFM systems and ensure completion of all tasks.
• Collaborate with front‑of‑house and wider teams to deliver a high‑quality resident experience.
• Provide backup support to the Maintenance Manager as required.

Required profile

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or building services role within residential, student accommodation, hotel or commercial environments.
• Strong hands‑on technical capability, especially with HVAC systems, pumps and plant rooms.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience, or a clear desire to step into a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of health & safety, compliance and building systems.
• Ability to take ownership, prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Fan coil units (FCUs)
• Pumps and ventilation equipment
• Planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• CAFM system usage
• Fire safety and Legionella compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a flagship London development from launch.
• Work with modern plant systems offering strong skill progression.
• Clear pathway to develop supervisory experience.
• Long‑term career prospects with a well‑backed operator.
• Exposure to a large, complex asset of 1,500+ beds.