Head of Maintenance

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.