Head of Maintenance

Head 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

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

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

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