Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to oversee maintenance and asset management across its estate. The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage budgets while ensuring exceptional service. This key position will contribute to the development and improvement of the university's facilities across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large, diverse operational teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services.
• Ability to plan improvements and upgrades aligned with organizational development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance across the estate.
• Work with outsourced facilities management providers.
• Implement improvements to M&E assets in alignment with master planning.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Job description

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E), Cheltenham

Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

London, UK

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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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 manages a large estate portfolio across Central London, including over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. The university has invested heavily in estate development and has ambitious plans for further growth.

The university aims to offer industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for successful careers, fostering skills for life and meeting employer expectations. Its vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight, making a positive impact and promoting equality of opportunity.

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 aligned with estate master planning and organizational development, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position requires candidates with experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. Strong technical knowledge of building services, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills are essential to succeed. The role emphasizes prioritization, exceptional customer service, and budget management.

Application deadline is Sunday, 29th June 2025.

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

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