At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations and ensure compliance across a diverse estate portfolio.
- Company: Respected public sector organisation in prestigious South Kensington.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, excellent work-life balance, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with access to high-profile facilities and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on a major estate while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in M&E maintenance leadership and relevant engineering qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: South Kensington, London
Salary: £67,000 - £75,000 per annum + excellent public sector benefits
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Head of Maintenance to join a large-scale public sector organisation based in South Kensington. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong facilities and engineering professional with significant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) expertise to play a key leadership role within a complex and high-profile operational environment.
Working within a diverse estate portfolio, you will support the strategic and operational delivery of hard services maintenance, ensuring compliance, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across critical building infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Head of Maintenance in leading day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations across a large, complex estate.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
- Provide technical leadership across all M&E systems including HVAC, BMS, electrical distribution, plant rooms, generators, UPS systems, and water systems.
- Manage specialist contractors and service providers to ensure high standards of delivery, compliance, and value for money.
- Ensure statutory compliance with all relevant health & safety and building regulations.
- Lead on fault finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with capital projects, refurbishments, and lifecycle planning.
- Support budget management, procurement processes, and performance reporting.
- Deputise for the Head of Maintenance when required.
- Proven experience in a senior maintenance or engineering leadership role within a large-scale environment such as public sector, healthcare, education, transport, museums, or commercial estates.
- Strong background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services maintenance.
- Excellent knowledge of compliance and statutory regulations relating to building maintenance.
- Experience managing contractors, service delivery, and technical teams.
- Strong understanding of asset management and planned maintenance systems.
- Relevant engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary of £67,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Generous public sector pension scheme
- 40+ days annual leave including bank holidays
- Excellent work-life balance
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Access to high-profile and technically diverse facilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation operating within a prestigious South Kensington setting, where you can make a significant impact on the performance and future development of a major estate portfolio.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your relevant M&E and maintenance leadership experience.
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Join a prestigious public sector organisation in South Kensington as the Deputy Head of Maintenance, where you will benefit from a competitive salary and generous public sector benefits, including over 40 days of annual leave and a strong pension scheme. Our inclusive work culture prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development, offering you the chance to lead within a diverse estate portfolio while making a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure. This role not only provides a unique opportunity to enhance your career in a high-profile environment but also supports a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent choice for motivated professionals seeking rewarding employment.
