At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations and ensure compliance across a large university campus.
- Company: A prestigious London university with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant academic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus facilities and enhance student experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63606 - 65509 £ per year.
Location: London
Salary: £63,606 - £65,509 + Excellent Benefits
Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Maintenance to join a leading London based university, overseeing the operational delivery of maintenance services across a large and complex campus. This role is responsible for managing hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving high-quality maintenance delivery across a diverse estate including teaching facilities, laboratories, offices and student accommodation.
You will play a key role in ensuring that all buildings and infrastructure are maintained safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory standards while delivering a first-class service to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day to day delivery of maintenance operations across the campus estate
- Manage outsourced hard FM contracts, ensuring SLA and KPI performance
- Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance programmes
- Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations (including asbestos, L8, HV/LV, fire systems, electrical testing and more)
- Manage maintenance budgets and provide regular financial reporting
- Monitor contractor performance, audits, and quality of service delivery
- Review and approve additional works outside contract scope
- Maintain and manage asset registers and condition surveys
- Lead on health safety, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives
Head of Maintenance employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a leading university in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With excellent benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient campus environment, we offer a rewarding career for those passionate about facilities management. Join us in shaping the future of education while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world's most dynamic cities.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
