Head of Maintenance

Head of Maintenance – Estates & Facilities

Location: South London

Salary: GBP63,606 – GBP65,509 + excellent benefits (annual leave and pension)

Contract: Permanent

A leading London university is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance to take ownership of operational estates delivery across a complex, multi‑use campus.

The Role

You will lead the delivery of all hard FM and engineering services, managing an outsourced maintenance contractor to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and efficient estate operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining technical expertise, contractor management, and strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day maintenance operations across a large, complex estate
• Manage outsourced hard FM contracts, ensuring KPI/SLA performance
• Ensure full statutory compliance across all plant, systems, and infrastructure
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes
• Act as Responsible/Authorised Person across key disciplines (e.g. HV/LV, L8, ventilation, etc.)
• Monitor budgets, approve additional works, and drive value for money
• Lead on health & safety, RAMS, audits, and contractor control processes
• Use data and performance insights to drive service improvements and efficiency
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across estates, capital projects, and compliance

About You

• Degree‑qualified in Building Services, Engineering, Surveying, or similar
• Extensive experience managing complex estates (ideally healthcare, lab, or similar environments)
• Strong track record of managing outsourced maintenance contracts
• In‑depth knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S, and building services systems
• Experience leading technical teams and driving performance
• Commercially aware with strong budget management skills
• Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + excellent pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave + additional closure days
• Access to training, development, and modern facilities
• Opportunity to lead within a high‑profile, technically complex estate

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