Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management (M&E) for their Preston campus. The role involves managing the delivery of maintenance and asset management across various campuses, requiring strong technical skills and experience in managing estates. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future growth of the university's estate portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large estates operational teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance across the LSBU Group Estate.
• Manage asset replacement and improve M&E assets.
• Work with outsourced facilities management providers.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E), Preston, Lancashire

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Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 around 2000 staff. Since 1892, the University has been providing vocationally-relevant, accredited, and professionally recognized education. LSBU has a large estate portfolio across Central London, including over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. The University has invested heavily in estate development and has ambitious plans for future growth.

Our focus is on industry-relevant degrees that prepare students for successful careers. Our vision is to transform lives and communities through applied education and insight. We aim to make a positive 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, working with outsourced facilities management providers. The role involves planning and implementing improvements to M&E assets as part of estate master planning, covering campuses at Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position suits candidates with experience managing large estates operational teams and outsourced contracts. Strong technical knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Application deadline is Sunday, 29th June 2025.

Candidate pack details 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.