Meet the Team
Our managers in the Estates Operational Maintenance team
Electrical
Neil Williams - Electrical Maintenance Manager
"I manage the Electrical Services team. They are are responsible for the operations and maintenance of a wide variety of complex equipment throughout the University Estate such as High Voltage /Low Voltage power distribution systems,
critical power supplies, localised small power, lighting and building energy management systems. "
I manage the
day to day activities including
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
and Reactive Maintenance for the Electrical section across the entire campus. Our section of 21 team members is responsible for project support, small work installation and the testing of emergency lighting and fire alarms. I am a line manager to two Electrical Services Supervisors."
I manage the Building Management Systems (BMS)
by supporting
new builds on campus and
increasing efficiency of existing systems. I assist the Energy Centre Manager with the control of energy centres and the district heating network and ensure that reactive and planned works are completed. I am a line manager to one BEMS technician."
Mechanical
Geoff O'Hara - Mechanical Maintenance Manager
"I manage the Mechanical Maintenance teams, together we are responsible for compliance of mechanical building systems, air conditioning, LEV, pressure systems including lab gas infrastructure. This is supported by Specialist Engineering Surveyors"
I manage the efficient
operation and upkeep of three energy centres which supply heating and
electricity to the University. I also manage ten first-line response Building Service Technicians who provide a 24/7 service, responding to issues including heating, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical services, gas and lifts."
I help to manage the Mechanical Services section of directly employed staff.
I also ensure that all statutory
maintenance is recorded and planned and that reactive maintenance is provided to the entire campus. I am a line manager to two Mechanical Supervisors who in turn manage a team responsible for plumbing and heating faults on campus."
Fabric
Outsource Services
I am responsible for the operational
creation and delivery of maintenance contracts to ensure the highest levels of customer service, statutory compliance
and best value are achieved by working collaboratively with the wider
Estates team and University staff. "
This role manages the in-house Contracts Team and third party contractors that deliver Hard Services and Fabric Maintenance across the Estate. There are four people that make up our team and we are responsible for the supervision of Contract
Delivery of mechanical services to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the entire campus."
Low Voltage Systems
I manage Building Management System
(BMS) contracts regarding fire,
access control, security and CCTV
as well as automatic doors and barriers.
My team of six people is responsible for emergency planning, fire detection systems, radio systems and underground services.
We also offer support and maintenance in different areas, ranging from access control and automatic systems to process permit requests."
Surveying
Zones
Nigel Smith - Operations Manager
Fabric
Outsource Services
I am responsible for the operational
creation and delivery of maintenance contracts to ensure the highest levels of customer service, statutory compliance
and best value are achieved by working collaboratively with the wider
Estates team and University staff. "