Head of Campus Engineering Operations in London

Head of Campus Engineering Operations Department : Engineering - StrandAbout us:At King’s College London, our Engineering Operations Team plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient and well maintained to ensure our vibrant community is able to learn, innovate and shape the future. We’re looking for a skilled and dedicated Head of Campus Engineering Operations to join our team. About the role:Leading a strong culture of ownership, you will be responsible for teams that maintain, repair and improve our University maintenance facilities, helping to create an outstanding environment for learning and research. The postholder will ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports the University’s operational and strategic goals.• Lead a responsive, customer-oriented engineering operations service. • Maintain and enforce robust risk management systems. • Manage statutory and regulatory compliance with accurate records. • Driving service innovation across the campus and estate. • Oversee managers, engineers, and contractors delivering mechanical and electrical services, building fabric services and BMS, ensuring safety, compliance and quality. • Ensure the team is fully trained with a structured upskilling programme. • Deliver cost-effective services providing value for money. • Promote energy efficiency and support carbon reduction targets. • Manage budgets, including accruals, reporting and annual maintenance planning. • Ensure completion of all mandated Health & Safety training, including eLearning modules, within required timeframes to maintain compliance with statutory and organisational standards. • Manage holiday, recruitment and sickness ensuring that minimum staffing numbers are always maintained. • Participate in the on-call system as point of escalation and incident management. • When required, represent the Head of Engineering Operations across all duties. In addition to working in a dynamic environment, King’s College London offers many benefits including: • A comprehensive range of technical training and personal development to help you thrive and progress • A generous annual leave allowance to support a healthy work-life balance • Competitive pension schemes plus access to exclusive discounts on shopping etc • A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits More information regarding the roles and responsibilities can be found in the job description.This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contractAbout you:To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteriaDegree/HNC/NVQ4 level of education in an Engineering discipline or similar qualification with relevant experienceIOSH Managing Safely or equivalentSignificant managerial experience at similar level managing technical staff and multiple stakeholdersProven track record in strategic leadershipHigh-level analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges, and propose optimal solutionExcellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and particularly Microsoft ExcelExcellent communication skills both oral and written, including an ability to write technical and non-technical papersDesirable criteriaCertificate in Management Studies or evidence of management/leadership trainingHV/LV Electrical Authorised Person (AP)Pressure System Authorised Person (AP)Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant’s own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. Further guidance on the use of AI in recruitment can be found here.We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.Grade and Salary : £66,290 - £76,003 per annum inclusive of London WeightingJob ID : 162965Post Date : 03-Nov-2026Close Date : 08-Nov-2026Contact Person : Paul RombautContact Details : Paul.2.rombaut@kcl.ac.uk