Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) for its extensive estate in Coventry. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations and implementing asset management strategies to enhance the university's facilities. Candidates should possess strong leadership capabilities and technical expertise in building services, with a focus on managing large teams and outsourced contracts effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services.
• Ability to prioritize effectively within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Knowledge of Building Services

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

Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

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 2000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited, and professionally recognized education. The University has a large and diverse estate portfolio with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m². LSBU has invested heavily in developing its estate and has ambitious plans for future development.

Our focus is on industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for successful careers, equipping them with skills for life and real-world experience. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. Our work aims to make a tangible impact by changing lives, building communities, 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 FM providers. The role includes planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of estate master planning and organizational development, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is suitable for candidates with proven experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of building services, stakeholder engagement, leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively within budget constraints.

Closing date for online 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, including third-party submissions, will be forwarded to them.