Head of Estates Engineering Services

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Estates Engineering Services to lead the strategic direction of engineering across multiple sites. This role focuses on enhancing visitor experiences through exceptional service delivery and proactive management of engineering services. With a commitment to sustainability, the ideal candidate will oversee maintenance, utilities, and capital projects while fostering high standards and team development. Join a dynamic environment supporting the arts, where your leadership can make a significant impact on the operations of a prestigious organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and delivery of engineering services.
• Provide guidance on building maintenance and energy-saving projects.

Skills

Leadership in Engineering Services

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Building Maintenance

Capital Works Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Head of Estates Engineering Services - Royal Ballet and Opera

Salary: To £88,000 per annum with an excellent benefits package.

Role Overview

Lead the strategic direction of all aspects of engineering services, creating a culture of exceptional service delivery focused on enhancing the visitor experience.

The estate of the Royal Ballet & Opera comprises three sites: the main site in Covent Garden, which includes a 2,000+ seat theatre dating from 1858, redeveloped stage, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, workshops, offices, and ancillary spaces, completed in 1999; a second theatre and refreshed front-of-house spaces delivered via the Open Project in 2018; the Production Workshop and Costume Centre located in Thurrock, Essex; and a 14,000m2 store in Aberdare, Wales.

These facilities support a complex production schedule and enable the organization to support thousands of staff, artists, and creative personnel to stage opera and ballet to exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the strategic planning and delivery of engineering services across all sites.
• Offer professional guidance on building and fabric maintenance, utilities, installation, capital works engineering, energy-saving, and carbon reduction projects.
• Lead and develop teams to ensure high standards of engineering and maintenance services.

Candidate Profile

We seek an individual with proven experience leading engineering services within a comparable, live operational complex estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills, with a proactive and engaging approach.

Application Process

For a confidential discussion, contact our advisors at The Management Recruitment Group: Connor Humpage or Michael Hewlett. They will provide a candidate brochure.

Applications should include a CV and Cover Letter and be sent to Connor Humpage. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 25th May 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those who are ethnically diverse and/or disabled. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria. Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.