Head of Maintenance
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £63,606 - £65,509 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionHead of Maintenance – Estates & Facilities
Location: South London
Salary: £63,606 – £65,509 + 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
Location: South London
Salary: £63,606 – £65,509 + 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
Job number 3899523
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Company Details:
Venn Group
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: IT
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