Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to oversee asset management across its diverse estate. The role requires strong technical knowledge, team leadership, and effective stakeholder engagement to manage maintenance and improvements in facilities across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large estate operational teams and contracts.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement.
• Plan and implement improvements and upgrades to M&E assets.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge of Building Services

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Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London's largest and oldest universities with 31,000 students and approximately 2,000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited, and professionally recognized education. LSBU has a large and diverse estate portfolio across Central London, with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. The university has invested heavily in estate development and has ambitious plans for further growth.

Our focus is on industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for real-world success, equipping them with skills for life and meeting employer expectations. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to excel.

The Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) will oversee the delivery of planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement management across the LSBU Group Estate, working with outsourced facilities management providers. The role includes planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of estate master planning, considering organizational development and expansion at campuses in Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is suited for candidates with proven experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. Strong technical knowledge of building services, excellent stakeholder engagement, team leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively within budget are essential.

Application deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025.

For more details, view the candidate pack at Group Head of Asset Management (M&E).

The Management Recruitment Group is exclusively managing this campaign. All applications, including third-party submissions, will be forwarded to them.