Head of Estates Northumberland College (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Location: Ashington, Kirkley Hall & Berwick-upon-Tweed Salary: £44,699 - £47,421 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Are you an experienced Estates or Facilities Manager ready to lead the day-to-day operation of a diverse estate where your decisions make a real difference? The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of Northumberland College for a Head of Estates to oversee operations across three unique campuses: the new Wansbeck campus in Ashington, the impressive Kirkley Hall campus with its working zoo, and the Berwick satellite campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Estates leadership team, creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments that support thousands of students, staff and visitors. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Projects and Estates, you ll lead the operational management of the estate across your campuses, managing in-house teams and specialist contractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery. This is a predominantly soft facilities management leadership role, covering cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste management and contractor performance, while supporting statutory compliance across the estate. Around 70% of the role is reactive, so you ll enjoy problem-solving, making decisions quickly and responding to operational challenges. You ll also help drive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives and value for money across estate services. Key Responsibilities You ll be responsible for: • Leading and developing a team of two Team Leaders and six Estates Technicians. • Managing day-to-day estates operations across Ashington, Kirkley Hall and Berwick. • Ensuring campuses remain safe, compliant and operational. • Managing service contracts including cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste and specialist services. • Monitoring contractor performance, compliance and KPIs. • Managing budgets and delivering value for money. • Working with campus leaders and senior stakeholders to meet operational priorities. • Supporting statutory compliance, planned maintenance and legislative requirements. • Promoting health, safety and safeguarding across estates activities. • Driving sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvements. • Leading estates projects and operational improvements. • Responding to emergencies and providing occasional out-of-hours support. About You We re looking for an experienced estates or facilities management professional with strong operational leadership and excellent people skills. You ll be confident managing competing priorities, building relationships and making effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in: • Facilities Management • Commercial Property • Property Management • Student Accommodation • Social Housing • Estate Agencies and Lettings • Hospitality • Holiday Parks • Healthcare • Local Government • Multi-site operations Essential Criteria • Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent). • Relevant management qualification or significant management experience. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Northumberland. • Experience managing soft facilities services, contractors and operational teams. • Experience coordinating statutory compliance activities. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. • Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems. • Flexibility to respond to operational issues, including occasional emergencies. Desirable • Estates or Facilities Management experience within a complex estate. • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. • Asbestos awareness or management qualification. • Experience managing estates projects. • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS). • Understanding of sustainability and environmental management. • Experience developing estates policies and procedures. Why Join Northumberland College? Join an ambitious organisation investing in its estate, including the opening of the new Wansbeck campus, while becoming part of a supportive Estates leadership team. You ll benefit from: • 35 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Flexible working, including some home working after induction • MyLifestyle employee benefits platform with retail discounts • Optional dental, eye care and healthcare cash plans • NHS Fleet vehicle scheme • Free parking across all campuses • Ongoing professional development opportunities About The Supply Register The Supply Register partners with leading education organisations across the UK, connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are proud to be supporting Northumberland College in recruiting for this important leadership position. If you're ready to lead estates operations across a growing and diverse college estate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through The Supply Register. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
07/07/2026
Full time
Head of Estates Northumberland College (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Location: Ashington, Kirkley Hall & Berwick-upon-Tweed Salary: £44,699 - £47,421 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Are you an experienced Estates or Facilities Manager ready to lead the day-to-day operation of a diverse estate where your decisions make a real difference? The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of Northumberland College for a Head of Estates to oversee operations across three unique campuses: the new Wansbeck campus in Ashington, the impressive Kirkley Hall campus with its working zoo, and the Berwick satellite campus. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Estates leadership team, creating safe, compliant and welcoming environments that support thousands of students, staff and visitors. About the Role Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Projects and Estates, you ll lead the operational management of the estate across your campuses, managing in-house teams and specialist contractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery. This is a predominantly soft facilities management leadership role, covering cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste management and contractor performance, while supporting statutory compliance across the estate. Around 70% of the role is reactive, so you ll enjoy problem-solving, making decisions quickly and responding to operational challenges. You ll also help drive continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives and value for money across estate services. Key Responsibilities You ll be responsible for: • Leading and developing a team of two Team Leaders and six Estates Technicians. • Managing day-to-day estates operations across Ashington, Kirkley Hall and Berwick. • Ensuring campuses remain safe, compliant and operational. • Managing service contracts including cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste and specialist services. • Monitoring contractor performance, compliance and KPIs. • Managing budgets and delivering value for money. • Working with campus leaders and senior stakeholders to meet operational priorities. • Supporting statutory compliance, planned maintenance and legislative requirements. • Promoting health, safety and safeguarding across estates activities. • Driving sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental improvements. • Leading estates projects and operational improvements. • Responding to emergencies and providing occasional out-of-hours support. About You We re looking for an experienced estates or facilities management professional with strong operational leadership and excellent people skills. You ll be confident managing competing priorities, building relationships and making effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in: • Facilities Management • Commercial Property • Property Management • Student Accommodation • Social Housing • Estate Agencies and Lettings • Hospitality • Holiday Parks • Healthcare • Local Government • Multi-site operations Essential Criteria • Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent). • Relevant management qualification or significant management experience. • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across Northumberland. • Experience managing soft facilities services, contractors and operational teams. • Experience coordinating statutory compliance activities. • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation. • Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills. • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems. • Flexibility to respond to operational issues, including occasional emergencies. Desirable • Estates or Facilities Management experience within a complex estate. • IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. • Asbestos awareness or management qualification. • Experience managing estates projects. • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS). • Understanding of sustainability and environmental management. • Experience developing estates policies and procedures. Why Join Northumberland College? Join an ambitious organisation investing in its estate, including the opening of the new Wansbeck campus, while becoming part of a supportive Estates leadership team. You ll benefit from: • 35 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Flexible working, including some home working after induction • MyLifestyle employee benefits platform with retail discounts • Optional dental, eye care and healthcare cash plans • NHS Fleet vehicle scheme • Free parking across all campuses • Ongoing professional development opportunities About The Supply Register The Supply Register partners with leading education organisations across the UK, connecting talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities. We are proud to be supporting Northumberland College in recruiting for this important leadership position. If you're ready to lead estates operations across a growing and diverse college estate, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through The Supply Register. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects Education Partnership North East ( Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington College) - (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Salary: £51,295 - £53,128 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Location: Any EPNE Campus (Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington) with travel across the region and flexible hybrid working. The Supply Register is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Education Partnership North East (EPNE) for a newly created Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects position. EPNE is one of the North East s leading education providers, supporting students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form. With a diverse estate of approximately 70 buildings across multiple campuses, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation s estates and facilities service. The Role Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects will provide regional leadership for all hard services, maintenance operations and technical projects across EPNE s estate. This is a senior operational role where you will lead a team, manage contractors, ensure statutory compliance and deliver a safe, reliable and value-for-money service. You will work closely with campus leaders, estates colleagues and external partners to ensure buildings remain fully operational and support the delivery of outstanding education. You will oversee areas including electrical and mechanical services, fire systems, gas, ventilation, air conditioning, planned maintenance and technical projects. While you do not need to be the technical expert in every discipline, you will have the knowledge and confidence to challenge contractors, manage performance and ensure high standards are maintained. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the regional maintenance and technical teams. Ensure compliance across all hard services and statutory requirements. Manage maintenance contracts, contractor relationships and service delivery. Oversee technical projects, refurbishments and improvement works. Manage budgets and ensure value for money across estates services. Support procurement and tendering activity for technical contracts. Develop processes and systems to improve operational performance. Promote a strong health and safety culture across in-house and contracted teams. Work collaboratively with campus teams through regular site visits and inspections. Provide technical advice and support to senior estates leadership. About You You will be an experienced estates, facilities management, property or building services professional with a strong understanding of hard services and compliance within a complex environment. You will have experience of: Managing maintenance operations across a large or multi-site estate. Leading and developing teams. Managing contractors and technical service contracts. Delivering planned maintenance and improvement projects. Working with budgets, procurement and compliance requirements. Building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A confident communicator who can engage with senior leaders, contractors and operational teams. A professional, approachable leadership style and the ability to drive positive change are essential. Experience from sectors including facilities management, commercial property, social housing, student accommodation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, leisure or similar environments will be considered. Essential Requirements Leadership and management qualification (CMI Level 7 / ILM Level 5-7 or equivalent preferred) Project management qualification such as Prince2 or Agile PM NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification Level 2 Maths and English Full UK driving licence Benefits Competitive salary of £51,295 - £53,128 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Flexible working opportunities following induction MyLifestyle benefits platform offering employee discounts Optional health cash plan including dental and eye care NHS Fleet Scheme Free parking across Northumberland campuses Opportunities for professional development If you are an experienced estates or facilities professional looking for the opportunity to lead technical maintenance across a large and diverse education estate, we would love to hear from you. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
07/07/2026
Full time
Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects Education Partnership North East ( Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington College) - (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Salary: £51,295 - £53,128 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Location: Any EPNE Campus (Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington) with travel across the region and flexible hybrid working. The Supply Register is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Education Partnership North East (EPNE) for a newly created Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects position. EPNE is one of the North East s leading education providers, supporting students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form. With a diverse estate of approximately 70 buildings across multiple campuses, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation s estates and facilities service. The Role Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Head of Maintenance and Technical Projects will provide regional leadership for all hard services, maintenance operations and technical projects across EPNE s estate. This is a senior operational role where you will lead a team, manage contractors, ensure statutory compliance and deliver a safe, reliable and value-for-money service. You will work closely with campus leaders, estates colleagues and external partners to ensure buildings remain fully operational and support the delivery of outstanding education. You will oversee areas including electrical and mechanical services, fire systems, gas, ventilation, air conditioning, planned maintenance and technical projects. While you do not need to be the technical expert in every discipline, you will have the knowledge and confidence to challenge contractors, manage performance and ensure high standards are maintained. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the regional maintenance and technical teams. Ensure compliance across all hard services and statutory requirements. Manage maintenance contracts, contractor relationships and service delivery. Oversee technical projects, refurbishments and improvement works. Manage budgets and ensure value for money across estates services. Support procurement and tendering activity for technical contracts. Develop processes and systems to improve operational performance. Promote a strong health and safety culture across in-house and contracted teams. Work collaboratively with campus teams through regular site visits and inspections. Provide technical advice and support to senior estates leadership. About You You will be an experienced estates, facilities management, property or building services professional with a strong understanding of hard services and compliance within a complex environment. You will have experience of: Managing maintenance operations across a large or multi-site estate. Leading and developing teams. Managing contractors and technical service contracts. Delivering planned maintenance and improvement projects. Working with budgets, procurement and compliance requirements. Building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A confident communicator who can engage with senior leaders, contractors and operational teams. A professional, approachable leadership style and the ability to drive positive change are essential. Experience from sectors including facilities management, commercial property, social housing, student accommodation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, leisure or similar environments will be considered. Essential Requirements Leadership and management qualification (CMI Level 7 / ILM Level 5-7 or equivalent preferred) Project management qualification such as Prince2 or Agile PM NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification Level 2 Maths and English Full UK driving licence Benefits Competitive salary of £51,295 - £53,128 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Flexible working opportunities following induction MyLifestyle benefits platform offering employee discounts Optional health cash plan including dental and eye care NHS Fleet Scheme Free parking across Northumberland campuses Opportunities for professional development If you are an experienced estates or facilities professional looking for the opportunity to lead technical maintenance across a large and diverse education estate, we would love to hear from you. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Director of Estates Education Partnership North East ( Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington College) - (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Salary: £51,295 - £53,128 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Location: Any EPNE Campus (Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington) The Supply Register is delighted to be supporting Education Partnership North East in the appointment of a Director of Estates to lead the strategic and operational management of the college s estates function across all sites. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, reporting directly to the Vice Principal Corporate Services and working as part of the wider senior leadership structure. The successful candidate will provide vision, direction and expertise across estates, facilities management, compliance, sustainability and capital development, ensuring the college continues to provide safe, inspiring and high-quality environments for students, staff and visitors. This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the organisation, as the college continues to develop its estates strategy and invest in its future. The successful candidate will build on strong foundations, leading a skilled estates team and working collaboratively with senior leaders, curriculum teams and external partners to deliver an effective, sustainable and forward-thinking estates service. The Role As Director of Estates, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the estates function across all college campuses. You will provide strategic oversight while ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day operations, compliance requirements, planned maintenance, facilities management and estates improvement programmes. You will lead and support a number of Heads of service areas, creating a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the college s estates strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and future ambitions. Providing strategic and operational leadership across estates, facilities management, compliance and sustainability. Ensuring all college buildings and facilities are safe, compliant, fit for purpose and support an outstanding learning environment. Leading on statutory compliance including health and safety, fire safety, building safety and relevant legislative requirements. Managing estates budgets, forecasting, procurement activity and ensuring value for money. Overseeing capital projects, refurbishment programmes and estates developments in partnership with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Driving improvements in environmental performance, sustainability, energy management and waste reduction. Building strong relationships with senior leaders, staff, contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies. Ensuring robust reporting, governance and assurance processes are in place across the estates function. About You We are seeking an experienced estates professional who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership capability and strategic vision. You will have significant experience of managing complex estates and facilities operations, ideally within a large, multi-site environment. You will understand the challenges of leading estates services within a customer-focused organisation and have a proven ability to deliver improvements through effective leadership, collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant experience leading an estates or facilities management function. Experience managing large and complex property portfolios across multiple sites. Strong technical knowledge of estates management, compliance and statutory requirements. Experience of developing and delivering estates strategies and capital programmes. Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement processes and external contracts. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams. The ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to sustainability, environmental improvement and continuous development. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should ideally hold: A relevant degree or professional qualification in Estates, Facilities Management, Property, Building Services or a related discipline. Membership of an appropriate professional body such as IWFM, RICS or CIOB. A recognised management or leadership qualification. A valid driving licence. Desirable qualifications include project management qualifications such as PRINCE2/MSP and a recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH or equivalent. Why Join Education Partnership North East? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading education organisation, shaping the future of its estates and supporting an environment where students and staff can thrive. You will join an organisation committed to excellence, sustainability, inclusion and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence long-term estates development and strategic investment. How to Apply The Supply Register is managing this recruitment campaign on behalf of Education Partnership North East. If you are an experienced estates leader looking for your next strategic challenge, we would welcome your application. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
07/07/2026
Full time
Director of Estates Education Partnership North East ( Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington College) - (Recruiting through The Supply Register) Salary: £51,295 - £53,128 per annum Contract: Full Time Permanent Location: Any EPNE Campus (Northumberland, Sunderland or Ashington) The Supply Register is delighted to be supporting Education Partnership North East in the appointment of a Director of Estates to lead the strategic and operational management of the college s estates function across all sites. This is a key leadership role within the organisation, reporting directly to the Vice Principal Corporate Services and working as part of the wider senior leadership structure. The successful candidate will provide vision, direction and expertise across estates, facilities management, compliance, sustainability and capital development, ensuring the college continues to provide safe, inspiring and high-quality environments for students, staff and visitors. This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the organisation, as the college continues to develop its estates strategy and invest in its future. The successful candidate will build on strong foundations, leading a skilled estates team and working collaboratively with senior leaders, curriculum teams and external partners to deliver an effective, sustainable and forward-thinking estates service. The Role As Director of Estates, you will take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of the estates function across all college campuses. You will provide strategic oversight while ensuring the effective delivery of day-to-day operations, compliance requirements, planned maintenance, facilities management and estates improvement programmes. You will lead and support a number of Heads of service areas, creating a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and delivering the college s estates strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and future ambitions. Providing strategic and operational leadership across estates, facilities management, compliance and sustainability. Ensuring all college buildings and facilities are safe, compliant, fit for purpose and support an outstanding learning environment. Leading on statutory compliance including health and safety, fire safety, building safety and relevant legislative requirements. Managing estates budgets, forecasting, procurement activity and ensuring value for money. Overseeing capital projects, refurbishment programmes and estates developments in partnership with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Driving improvements in environmental performance, sustainability, energy management and waste reduction. Building strong relationships with senior leaders, staff, contractors, consultants and regulatory bodies. Ensuring robust reporting, governance and assurance processes are in place across the estates function. About You We are seeking an experienced estates professional who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership capability and strategic vision. You will have significant experience of managing complex estates and facilities operations, ideally within a large, multi-site environment. You will understand the challenges of leading estates services within a customer-focused organisation and have a proven ability to deliver improvements through effective leadership, collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant experience leading an estates or facilities management function. Experience managing large and complex property portfolios across multiple sites. Strong technical knowledge of estates management, compliance and statutory requirements. Experience of developing and delivering estates strategies and capital programmes. Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement processes and external contracts. Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams. The ability to influence and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders. A proactive approach to sustainability, environmental improvement and continuous development. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should ideally hold: A relevant degree or professional qualification in Estates, Facilities Management, Property, Building Services or a related discipline. Membership of an appropriate professional body such as IWFM, RICS or CIOB. A recognised management or leadership qualification. A valid driving licence. Desirable qualifications include project management qualifications such as PRINCE2/MSP and a recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH or equivalent. Why Join Education Partnership North East? This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading education organisation, shaping the future of its estates and supporting an environment where students and staff can thrive. You will join an organisation committed to excellence, sustainability, inclusion and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to influence long-term estates development and strategic investment. How to Apply The Supply Register is managing this recruitment campaign on behalf of Education Partnership North East. If you are an experienced estates leader looking for your next strategic challenge, we would welcome your application. Safeguarding Statement The Supply Register and Northumberland College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Are you an experienced Head of Maintenance, Estates Manager, or Hard FM professional looking for an opportunity to lead engineering and maintenance operations across a large, technically complex estate? We're recruiting for a Head of Maintenance to oversee the operational delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a major higher education campus in South London. Supporting a diverse estate that includes teaching facilities, laboratories, offices and residential buildings, you'll lead outsourced engineering services, drive operational performance, and ensure statutory compliance across a critical environment connected to the wider healthcare estate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll influence maintenance strategy, improve service delivery, and play a key role in the ongoing development of a complex estate. The Role As Head of Maintenance, you will: Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a complex multi-building estate, ensuring operational excellence and statutory compliance. Manage outsourced Hard FM contracts, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and contractor performance to deliver high-quality engineering services. Provide technical leadership across building services, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, water hygiene, fire safety, BMS, and statutory compliance. Drive continuous improvement through asset performance analysis, lifecycle planning, and maintenance strategy. Lead and develop technical teams while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors, and service partners. You To be successful in this Head of Maintenance role, you'll bring: Significant experience managing maintenance operations across large, technically complex estates within healthcare, higher education, life sciences, NHS, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of Hard FM, statutory compliance, building services engineering, and maintenance contract management. Experience managing outsourced engineering providers, budgets, KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. A degree or professional qualification in Building Services Engineering, Engineering, Building Surveying, Estates Management, or a related discipline. What's in it for you? Join an organisation committed to investing in its people, estate, and long-term sustainability. Salary of £63,606 - £65,509. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. Generous pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits. Opportunity to lead maintenance across a complex, technically challenging estate. Excellent career development within a collaborative Estates & Facilities leadership team. Apply Now! If you're an experienced Head of Maintenance, Estates Manager, Head of Estates, Engineering Manager, Hard FM Manager, or Building Services Manager, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for this Head of Maintenance position, click 'Apply Now' and send your CV to Tom McClay. Interviews are taking place now, so apply today to join an organisation where you can make a lasting impact across a large, technically complex estate.
01/07/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Head of Maintenance, Estates Manager, or Hard FM professional looking for an opportunity to lead engineering and maintenance operations across a large, technically complex estate? We're recruiting for a Head of Maintenance to oversee the operational delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a major higher education campus in South London. Supporting a diverse estate that includes teaching facilities, laboratories, offices and residential buildings, you'll lead outsourced engineering services, drive operational performance, and ensure statutory compliance across a critical environment connected to the wider healthcare estate. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll influence maintenance strategy, improve service delivery, and play a key role in the ongoing development of a complex estate. The Role As Head of Maintenance, you will: Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a complex multi-building estate, ensuring operational excellence and statutory compliance. Manage outsourced Hard FM contracts, monitoring KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and contractor performance to deliver high-quality engineering services. Provide technical leadership across building services, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, water hygiene, fire safety, BMS, and statutory compliance. Drive continuous improvement through asset performance analysis, lifecycle planning, and maintenance strategy. Lead and develop technical teams while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors, and service partners. You To be successful in this Head of Maintenance role, you'll bring: Significant experience managing maintenance operations across large, technically complex estates within healthcare, higher education, life sciences, NHS, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of Hard FM, statutory compliance, building services engineering, and maintenance contract management. Experience managing outsourced engineering providers, budgets, KPIs, SLAs, and operational performance. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. A degree or professional qualification in Building Services Engineering, Engineering, Building Surveying, Estates Management, or a related discipline. What's in it for you? Join an organisation committed to investing in its people, estate, and long-term sustainability. Salary of £63,606 - £65,509. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days. Generous pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits. Opportunity to lead maintenance across a complex, technically challenging estate. Excellent career development within a collaborative Estates & Facilities leadership team. Apply Now! If you're an experienced Head of Maintenance, Estates Manager, Head of Estates, Engineering Manager, Hard FM Manager, or Building Services Manager, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for this Head of Maintenance position, click 'Apply Now' and send your CV to Tom McClay. Interviews are taking place now, so apply today to join an organisation where you can make a lasting impact across a large, technically complex estate.
Contract Manager Location: South East London Salary: Up to 62,000 + bonus + benefits Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm The Opportunity Are you a proven operational leader ready to take technical and commercial ownership of a truly unique estate? We are seeking an outstanding Contract Manager to oversee the service delivery across one of London's most iconic, architecturally significant heritage and institutional estates. This is far from a standard facilities management position. You will lead the operational delivery for a high-profile, landmark campus where rich history, unique architectural preservation, and modern operational excellence seamlessly combine. For an ambitious FM professional, this is a career-defining opportunity to manage a prestigious public-facing environment demanding the very highest standards of workplace experience and technical resilience. The Role Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities Operations and Workplace Experience , you will hold complete operational and commercial accountability for the contract. You will lead a substantial, multi-disciplinary team delivering Hard FM and integrated services. This multi-faceted role demands a rare combination of robust technical oversight, strategic financial management, and high-level client diplomacy. Key Responsibilities: Service Excellence: Lead the seamless delivery of both Hard FM and integrated services across the entire estate, ensuring maximum building uptime and system efficiency. Compliance & Safety: Maintain 100% statutory compliance across a diverse, high-spec property portfolio, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and contractual SLAs. Performance Governance: Drive operational performance against key contractual KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and commercial risks. People & Culture Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a large operational workforce, fostering a cohesive, "one-team" culture focused on professional pride and development. Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary technical and commercial liaison for estate partners and client stakeholders, building trusted, collaborative relationships. Financial Stewardship: Manage the local operational budget, driving cost efficiencies, protecting margins, and optimizing resource allocation. Innovation & Evolution: Identify, recommend, and implement modern technical innovations, energy-management strategies, and continuous service improvements. What We Are Looking For Sector Expertise: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) or Hard FM contracts. Technical Depth: Strong M&E, building services, and technical statutory compliance knowledge. Leadership Stature: Exceptional experience leading, scheduling, and developing large, diverse, multi-disciplinary operational teams. Stakeholder Diplomacy: Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capability to influence and navigate complex stakeholder or client environments. Modern Mindset: A data-driven, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, utilizing modern workplace and CAFM technologies to drive efficiency. Package & Benefits Attractive Base Salary: Up to 62,000 Performance Bonus: 5% Bonus. Flexible Benefits: flexible benefits allowance to customize your perks (pension enhancements, retail, travel, or health). Holiday Allowance: 26 days of annual leave (excluding standard bank holidays). Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive pension scheme, private healthcare access, and employee assistance programs. Career Progression: Transparent and structured pathways for senior executive progression within a forward-thinking, supportive global organization. If you are a driven Contract Manager ready to lead operations on a landmark London asset, apply today to start the conversation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
18/06/2026
Full time
Contract Manager Location: South East London Salary: Up to 62,000 + bonus + benefits Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm The Opportunity Are you a proven operational leader ready to take technical and commercial ownership of a truly unique estate? We are seeking an outstanding Contract Manager to oversee the service delivery across one of London's most iconic, architecturally significant heritage and institutional estates. This is far from a standard facilities management position. You will lead the operational delivery for a high-profile, landmark campus where rich history, unique architectural preservation, and modern operational excellence seamlessly combine. For an ambitious FM professional, this is a career-defining opportunity to manage a prestigious public-facing environment demanding the very highest standards of workplace experience and technical resilience. The Role Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities Operations and Workplace Experience , you will hold complete operational and commercial accountability for the contract. You will lead a substantial, multi-disciplinary team delivering Hard FM and integrated services. This multi-faceted role demands a rare combination of robust technical oversight, strategic financial management, and high-level client diplomacy. Key Responsibilities: Service Excellence: Lead the seamless delivery of both Hard FM and integrated services across the entire estate, ensuring maximum building uptime and system efficiency. Compliance & Safety: Maintain 100% statutory compliance across a diverse, high-spec property portfolio, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols and contractual SLAs. Performance Governance: Drive operational performance against key contractual KPIs, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and commercial risks. People & Culture Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a large operational workforce, fostering a cohesive, "one-team" culture focused on professional pride and development. Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary technical and commercial liaison for estate partners and client stakeholders, building trusted, collaborative relationships. Financial Stewardship: Manage the local operational budget, driving cost efficiencies, protecting margins, and optimizing resource allocation. Innovation & Evolution: Identify, recommend, and implement modern technical innovations, energy-management strategies, and continuous service improvements. What We Are Looking For Sector Expertise: Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) or Hard FM contracts. Technical Depth: Strong M&E, building services, and technical statutory compliance knowledge. Leadership Stature: Exceptional experience leading, scheduling, and developing large, diverse, multi-disciplinary operational teams. Stakeholder Diplomacy: Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capability to influence and navigate complex stakeholder or client environments. Modern Mindset: A data-driven, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, utilizing modern workplace and CAFM technologies to drive efficiency. Package & Benefits Attractive Base Salary: Up to 62,000 Performance Bonus: 5% Bonus. Flexible Benefits: flexible benefits allowance to customize your perks (pension enhancements, retail, travel, or health). Holiday Allowance: 26 days of annual leave (excluding standard bank holidays). Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive pension scheme, private healthcare access, and employee assistance programs. Career Progression: Transparent and structured pathways for senior executive progression within a forward-thinking, supportive global organization. If you are a driven Contract Manager ready to lead operations on a landmark London asset, apply today to start the conversation. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
