Head of Facilities & Infrastructure Engineering

Aston University; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 59.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training & development

Large annual leave

Gym & pool access

Descripción de la vacante

Aston University is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance, Engineering & Infrastructure to develop a customer-focused service that keeps buildings safe and operations reliable. Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will lead multidisciplinary teams and contractors across maintenance, engineering, utilities, grounds and the Estates Helpdesk.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, strengthen compliance and emergency response, and work with Capital Projects to plan investment.

Formación

• Senior leadership experience across building fabric and engineering services within a complex, occupied estate.
• Experience managing statutory compliance, budgets, utilities, specialist contracts, emergency response and business continuity.
• Record of improving customer experience and service performance, including implementing digital systems or automated workflows.
• Inclusive leadership, sound technical judgement and the ability to provide clear risk advice and investment recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, substantial relevant experience, appropriate professional membership or equivalent standing, and a recognised health and safety qualification or equivalent demonstrable competence supported by training.
• Experience in higher education or another complex operational environment is desirable, as is Chartered or Incorporated professional registration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and specialist contractors across maintenance, engineering, utilities, grounds and the Estates Helpdesk.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, strengthen compliance assurance and emergency response.
• Develop costed maintenance and infrastructure investment plans.
• Improve service quality using customer feedback, asset information and digital systems; explore responsible automation and AI where practical.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Change management

Educación

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Descripción del empleo

Aston University is seeking an experienced Head of Maintenance, Engineering & Infrastructure to develop a customer-focused service that keeps buildings safe and operations reliable. Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will lead multidisciplinary teams and contractors across maintenance, engineering, utilities, grounds and the Estates Helpdesk.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, strengthen compliance and emergency response, and work with Capital Projects to plan investment.