Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to lead maintenance and asset management across its diverse estate. The role involves strategic planning, improvements, and management of facilities, requiring strong leadership and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing estate operations and outsourced contracts.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services.
• Ability to work within budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement management.
• Plan and implement improvements to M&E assets.
• Lead and manage operational teams effectively.

Skills

Prioritization

Customer Service

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Job description

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

Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

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 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 in Central London, with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. LSBU has invested heavily in developing its estate and has ambitious development plans.

Our roots are in the real world. We offer industry-relevant degrees that enable students to become the best version of themselves, gaining skills for life and experience employers seek. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. Our work impacts lives, builds communities, and breaks down barriers to brilliance. We are committed to creating an equitable playing field for everyone.

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, including campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, and other LSBU Group sites in Lambeth and Southwark.

This role is suited for candidates with a proven track record managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. The successful candidate will excel in prioritization, customer service, and working within budget constraints. Strong technical knowledge of building services, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership are essential.

Application deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025.

The candidate pack can be viewed at Group Head of Asset Management (M&E).

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