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Head of Maintenance

London Permanent £63,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Lead strategy, budgets, contractors, compliance, and operational delivery
  • Managing a Complex Estate

About Our Client

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

Job 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.



The Successful Applicant

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.



What's on 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.
Contact
Ben Nicholls
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7054312
Phone number
+441212309394

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Facilities Management
Sector
Property
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Nicholls
Consultant phone
+441212309394
Job reference
JN-072026-7054312