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Head of Maintenance Operations

City of London Permanent View Job Description
As Head of Maintenance Operations, you'll lead the strategic and operational management of complex building services across a historic and high-profile estate, ensuring safety, reliability, sustainability, and value for money through expert leadership, technical oversight, and continuous improvement.The role involves managing a large multidisciplinary team, overseeing budgets and contracts, and acting as a key stakeholder in projects, asset management, energy efficiency, and compliance with health and safety and legislative standards.
  • Lead the maintenance of iconic, historic buildings in the heart of London
  • Benefit from a great pension and excellent opportunities for professional growth

About Our Client

The client is a large, high-profile public sector organisation responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic development of a historic and nationally significant estate. It operates in a complex, politically sensitive environment, demanding high standards of safety, reliability, sustainability, and compliance while supporting critical national functions and a wide range of stakeholders.

Job Description

Lead and manage the operation, maintenance, and development of complex building services across a historic estate. Oversee asset management, project delivery, energy efficiency, health and safety, contract management, and financial control. Ensure high performance, compliance, and value for money while leading a large, multidisciplinary team and supporting strategic estate objectives.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced and strategic engineering leader with a strong background in managing complex building services in high-profile, operationally critical environments.

They will possess in-depth technical knowledge - particularly of mechanical and electrical systems, energy management, and building controls (such as Trend BMS) - and demonstrate a proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams. With excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, they will effectively influence at senior levels and drive continuous improvement.

A relevant professional qualification or significant senior management experience is essential, along with a solid track record in health & safety, budget management, and delivering asset management excellence.

What's on Offer

The role offers a highly attractive package for the successful candidate. This includes:

  • Competitive Salary: Reflective of the seniority and responsibility of the post.
  • Exceptional Pension Scheme: One of the most generous in the UK public sector, up to 29% employer contribution.
  • Hybrid & Flexible Working: Options for hybrid working and a strong commitment to flexible working arrangements.
  • Generous Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
  • Career Development: Ongoing professional training, development opportunities, and support for further qualifications or chartership.
  • Inclusive Work Culture: A commitment to diversity, equality and wellbeing, with support networks and resources available.
Contact
Sebastian Andreasen
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6752051
Phone number
+44 207 269 6249

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Building Services Manager / Director
Sector
Property
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sebastian Andreasen
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 6249
Job reference
JN-052025-6752051