Michael Page Property & Construction
This Head of Maintenance 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 Head of Maintenance 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 of Head of Maintenance 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.
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