Head of Estates Engineering Services

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for a Head of Estates Engineering Services to oversee the strategic direction of engineering services across historic and modern sites, including Covent Garden. The role requires experience in managing maintenance and project works while engaging diverse stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of engineering services across multiple historic and modern sites.
• Oversee building and fabric maintenance, utilities, installation, capital works.
• Manage energy-saving and carbon reduction projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Head of Estates Engineering Services

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

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Employer: The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

Job Description

We are seeking a Head of Estates Engineering Services to lead the strategic direction of engineering services across the Royal Ballet & Opera estate, which includes multiple historic and modern sites. The role involves overseeing building and fabric maintenance, utilities, installation, capital works, energy-saving, and carbon reduction projects.

The estate comprises the main Covent Garden site, including a historic theatre, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, workshops, and ancillary spaces. Additional facilities include a production workshop, costume centre, and storage in Thurrock and Aberdare. The organization supports a busy production schedule with thousands of staff, artists, and creatives.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in leading engineering services within a comparable operational estate, along with strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills. The role requires a proactive and engaging approach.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter to emailprotected before the closing date.

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

Additional Information

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

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.