Head of Estates Engineering Services

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Estates Engineering Services to lead the strategic direction for engineering at the Royal Ballet and Opera, ensuring exceptional service delivery and maintenance across all estate sites. The role demands proven leadership in engineering services within operational complexes, with a competitive salary of up to £88,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of engineering services across multiple sites.
• Oversee building maintenance, utilities, and capital works.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Head of Estates Engineering Services, York

Client:

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)

Location:

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

The role involves leading 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+ seat theatre, a second theatre, and refreshed front of house spaces, all supported by a production workshop, costume centre, and storage facilities in Essex and Wales.

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

Applicants should have proven experience leading engineering services in a similar live operational complex estate. Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills are essential, along with a proactive 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: Sunday, 25th May, 2025.

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

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.