Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

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

Job summary

A well-established university in London is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to lead the maintenance and upgrades of their extensive estate portfolio. This role demands a candidate with strong technical skills and experience in managing operational teams. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the university's estate strategy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large estate operational teams.
• Expertise in asset management and outsourced contracts.
• Strong focus on prioritization and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement.
• Implement improvements and upgrades to M&E assets.
• Manage outsourced FM providers across LSBU Group Estate.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Building Services Knowledge

Customer Service Orientation

Job description

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

Client: London South Bank University

Location: Exeter, 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. LSBU has a large estate portfolio in Central London, including over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2, with significant recent investments and development plans.

The university offers industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for the workforce, aiming to transform lives and communities through applied education and insight. Our mission is to create impact by changing lives, building communities, and breaking down barriers to success.

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, managed by outsourced FM providers. The role includes planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of estate master planning, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is suited for candidates with a proven track record in managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of building services, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills, with a focus on prioritization and customer service within budget constraints.

Application deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025.

For more information, view the candidate pack 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.