Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to oversee maintenance and improvements of its extensive estate across several campuses. The role demands strong leadership, technical knowledge in building services, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large operational teams.
• Strong technical knowledge in building services.
• Ability to work under budget constraints and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement.
• Implement improvements and upgrades to M&E assets.
• Manage outsourced facilities management providers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Building Services Knowledge

Customer Service Commitment

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E), West London

Client: London South Bank University

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: 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 2000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited, and professionally recognized education. The University manages a large estate portfolio across Central London, with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. LSBU has invested significantly in its estate development and has ambitious plans for future growth.

The university offers industry-relevant degrees that help students develop skills for life and meet employer expectations. Its vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. LSBU aims to make a positive 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 for the LSBU Group Estate, working with outsourced facilities management providers. The role involves planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of estate master planning, across campuses in Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is suitable for candidates with a proven track record of managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of building services, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and team leadership abilities. The role requires prioritization skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service within budget constraints.

Application deadline: Sunday, 29th June 2025.

Candidate pack available at: Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

The Management Recruitment Group is exclusively handling this campaign. All applications, including those from third parties, will be forwarded to them.