Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) to ensure effective maintenance and asset management across multiple campuses. The role demands exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, as the successful candidate will drive strategic improvements within budget constraints. This opportunity aligns with individuals looking to make a significant impact in a large estate setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large estate operational teams.
• Experience with outsourced contracts.
• Strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement across LSBU Group Estate.
• Plan and implement improvements to M&E assets.
• Support organizational development across LSBU campuses.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Technical building services knowledge

Customer service

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E), Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: London South Bank University

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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 provided vocationally-relevant, accredited, and professionally recognized education. LSBU manages a large estate portfolio across Central London, including over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2, with significant investments and development plans.

Our mission is to offer industry-relevant degrees that help students become the best version of themselves, equipping them with lifelong skills and experience valued by employers. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. Our work impacts lives, builds communities, and promotes 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 includes planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets, aligning with the estate master planning process, and supporting organizational development across LSBU campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is ideal for candidates with a proven track record in managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and technical building services knowledge, coupled with strong prioritization and customer service skills, all within budget constraints.

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, including third-party submissions, will be forwarded to them.