Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) in Plymouth. This pivotal role involves overseeing the asset management across multiple campuses, requiring a strong background in facilities operations and technical skills in building services. The successful candidate will lead teams and manage budgets to ensure the effective delivery of services and improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams.
• Experience in budget management and handling outsourced contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and asset replacement management.
• Assist in planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Customer service

Technical knowledge of building services

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Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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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 with over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. The university has invested heavily in its estate development and has ambitious plans for future growth.

Our mission is to offer industry-relevant degrees that enable students to develop their full potential, acquire lifelong skills, and meet employer expectations. Our vision is to transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insight. We aim to make a positive impact by changing lives, building communities, strengthening society, and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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 facilities management providers. The role includes assisting with planning and implementing improvements and upgrades to M&E assets as part of the estate master planning process and organizational developments, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position is ideal for candidates with proven experience managing large, diverse estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. Strong technical knowledge of building services, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and customer service skills are essential. Budget management experience is also required.

Closing date for online applications is 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 directed to them.