Interim Estates Supervisor

Location: London - Walthamstow

Rate: £250 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 6 Months

We are working with a large education provider to appoint an Interim Estates Supervisor on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role, combining day-to-day maintenance responsibilities with supervision of the estates team and contractors across site.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future structure, processes, and strategic direction of the Estates function.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on maintenance within your technical discipline (mechanical/electrical/building services)
• Supervise and support an in-house multi-skilled estates team
• Manage and coordinate external contractors on site
• Issue and oversee Permit to Work systems
• Plan and manage both reactive and PPM works via CAFM/helpdesk systems
• Take lead responsibility for water hygiene compliance, ensuring statutory standards are met
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new estates processes and procedures
• Support wider estates leadership in driving service improvements

Essential Requirements

• Time-served or trained in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Maintenance
• Demonstrable experience supervising in-house teams and contractors
• Proven experience managing water hygiene in large buildings, with recent training evidence
• Background working in large, high-occupancy environments (e.g. hospitals, colleges, universities)
• Experience using CAFM/helpdesk systems to manage reactive and planned works
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS is required due to the educational setting