Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

London South Bank University seeks a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to oversee asset management across its estate. This managerial role includes leading operational teams, managing outsourced contracts, and implementing technical improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in building services and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large estates operational teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in building services required.
• Exceptional prioritization skills necessary within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement.
• Plan and implement improvements to M&E assets.
• Work with outsourced facilities management providers.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Customer Service Orientation

Technical Knowledge in Building Services

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London South Bank University

Location:

Cambridge

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Other

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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 estate portfolio in Central London, with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. The University has invested heavily in developing its estate and has ambitious plans for further development.

The university offers industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for successful careers. Its vision is to transform lives and communities through applied education and insight, aiming to create a level playing field for all.

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 involves planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets in line with estate master planning and organizational development, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large estates operational teams and outsourced contracts, with strong technical knowledge in building services, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. The role requires exceptional prioritization skills and customer service orientation within budget constraints.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 29th June 2025.

Candidate packs are available at Group Head of Asset Management (M&E).

The Management Recruitment Group is exclusively handling this campaign. All applications will be forwarded to them.