Head of Maintenance in London

Head of Maintenance in London

London Full-Time 66500 - 66500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Michael Page

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead maintenance operations and manage contractors for a safe and efficient estate.
  • Company: Respected organisation in the heart of London, expanding its estates team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days leave, generous pension scheme, and festive closure days.
  • Other info: Join a well-regarded organisation with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Drive service improvements and operational efficiency in a dynamic leadership role.
  • Qualifications: Experience in maintenance leadership and strong knowledge of building services.

The predicted salary is between 66500 - 66500 £ per year.

This role leads all maintenance operations, managing outsourced contractors, maintenance budgets, statutory compliance, and the performance of critical building and engineering systems. It is a senior leadership position focused on ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient estate while driving service improvements.

Client Details: This organisation is a respected and well-established entity operating in the heart of London looking to grow its estates team.

Description:

  • Lead maintenance and engineering operations.
  • Manage outsourced Hard FM and maintenance contractors.
  • Ensure statutory compliance across all buildings and engineering systems.
  • Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, contracts, KPIs and SLAs.
  • Monitor asset performance, condition surveys and lifecycle maintenance plans.
  • Lead health & safety, risk management and contractor control processes.
  • Support capital projects and ensure successful handover into operation.
  • Drive service improvements, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Work closely with leadership, stakeholders and external consultants.

Profile: A successful candidate would have:

  • Experience in leading maintenance, estates, or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of building services, compliance, and health & safety.
  • Good technical understanding of Hard FM.
  • Proven ability to manage outsourced contractors and maintenance budgets.
  • Skilled stakeholder manager, able to work across environments.
  • Strong people leader who drives performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Offer: The role benefits from:

  • Competitive salary ranging from £63,000 to £70,000 per annum.
  • 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 4 Closure Days at Christmas.
  • Access to a generous pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to work in a well-regarded organisation in London.

Head of Maintenance in London employer: Michael Page

As a respected and well-established organisation in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Head of Maintenance role offers competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment focused on service improvements and operational efficiency.

Michael Page

Contact Details:

Michael Page Recruitment Team

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