Group Head of Asset Management (M&E)

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Group Head of Asset Management to oversee maintenance and asset management of a large estate across multiple campuses. The successful candidate will manage operational teams and have a strong background in building services, stakeholder engagement, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing large estate operational teams.
• Experience with outsourced contracts and facilities management.
• Strong technical background in M&E assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned preventive maintenance across LSBU Group Estate.
• Implement improvements and upgrades aligned with estate master planning.
• Manage outsourced facilities management providers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Technical knowledge of building services

Job description

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Group Head of Asset Management (M&E), Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client:

London South Bank University

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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. The University manages a large estate portfolio across Central London, including over 20 buildings totaling 120,000m2. LSBU has invested heavily in estate development and has ambitious plans for further development.

Our focus is on offering industry-relevant degrees that enable students to excel, gain lifelong skills, and meet employer expectations. 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, aligned with estate master planning and organizational development, covering campuses in Southwark, Havering, Croydon, Lambeth, and Southwark.

This position requires experienced candidates with a proven track record in managing large estate operational teams and outsourced contracts. Strong technical knowledge of building services, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and customer service skills are essential. Budget management skills are also important.

Application deadline is Sunday, 29th June 2025.

The candidate pack is available at Group Head of Asset Management (M&E).

The Management Recruitment Group is exclusively handling this recruitment. All applications, including third-party submissions, will be forwarded to them.