Head of Estates Engineering Services

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization is seeking a Head of Estates Engineering Services to lead their engineering operations. This role involves strategic oversight across multiple sites, focusing on maintenance and enhancement of visitor experience through efficient engineering services. Candidates should have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, contributing to a culture of exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering services in a comparable estate.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of engineering services across sites.
• Oversee building maintenance, utilities, installation, and capital works.
• Guide projects focused on energy-saving and carbon reduction.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Head of Estates Engineering Services, Gloucester

Client:

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Estates Engineering Services

Salary: Up to £88,000 per annum with excellent benefits package

Role Overview: Lead the strategic direction of all engineering services, fostering a culture of exceptional service delivery focused on enhancing the visitor experience.

The estate of the Royal Ballet & Opera includes three sites: the main site in Covent Garden with a 2,000+ seated theatre dating from 1858, a redeveloped stage, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, workshops, offices, and ancillary spaces. The estate also features a second theatre and refreshed front of house spaces, a Production Workshop and Costume Centre in Thurrock, Essex, and a 14,000m² store in Aberdare, Wales.

The facilities support a complex production schedule and serve thousands of staff, artists, and creative personnel to stage opera and ballet to high standards.

The Head of Estates Engineering Services will oversee strategic planning and delivery of engineering services across all sites, providing guidance on building and fabric maintenance, utilities, installation, capital works, energy-saving, and carbon reduction projects.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience leading engineering services in a comparable, live operational estate. Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills are essential, along with a proactive and engaging approach.

For more details, view the candidate brochure at Head of Estates Engineering Services - Royal Ballet & Opera.

Applications should include a CV and Cover Letter and be sent to emailprotected before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 25th May 2025.

The Royal Ballet and Opera are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, especially those who are ethnically diverse and/or disabled. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.