Head Of Maintenance

City Site Solutions Ltd; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City Site Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Maintenance to lead and develop a maintenance function across a diverse Oxford estate. You will manage a team, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, and drive refurbishment projects to upheld safety and compliance.

This full-time, six‑month contract offers a competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000 and opportunities to extend or move into a permanent role.

Formación

• Proven experience leading maintenance/estates or facilities management.
• Experience building and developing teams.
• Background in building maintenance, refurbishment or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement and external contractors.
• A relevant qualification in construction, building services, engineering or facilities management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, establishing clear standards and priorities.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and refurbishment projects.
• Manage contractors, procurement, budgets and project expenditure.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure buildings and facilities meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and presentation.
• Work closely with senior management, consultants and contractors on maintenance planning and major refurbishment works.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team development

Contractor management

Budget management

Educación

Relevant qualification in construction/building services/engineering/facilities management

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity to lead and develop a maintenance function within a prestigious property estate. I'm currently working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Interim Head of Maintenance to take responsibility for its diverse property portfolio on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for an extension or permanent appointment. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to make a real impact, improve maintenance operations and lead a team responsible for maintaining a varied estate of grade listed historic buildings, residential properties and modern accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, establishing clear standards and priorities.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and refurbishment projects.
• Manage contractors, procurement, budgets and project expenditure.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure buildings and facilities meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and presentation.
• Work closely with senior management, consultants and contractors on maintenance planning and major refurbishment works.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading a maintenance, estates or facilities management function.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• A background in building maintenance, refurbishment or capital projects.
• Good knowledge of health and safety, statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement and external contractors.
• A relevant qualification in construction, building services, engineering or facilities management.

The Opportunity

• Salary: £60,000-£65,000
• Contract: Initial six months, with potential to extend or become permanent.
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Location: Oxford.

This role would suit an experienced maintenance or estates professional who enjoys leading teams, improving operational standards and managing a varied property portfolio.