Job Description
Head of Maintenance
Role Overview
The Head of Maintenance plays a key leadership role within the Estates & Campus Services team, supporting the Director of Estates in delivering a strategic, high-performing maintenance and infrastructure service. This role oversees projects, building services, timetabling, space management, and sustainability, ensuring alignment with the university’s strategic plan and estates development framework.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
* Act as the technical lead for hard services, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety, and best practices.
* Develop and deliver large-scale capital and infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
* Drive estates development, maintenance, and sustainability initiatives in line with university strategy.
* Represent the university in sector-wide networks, local planning authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Operations & Compliance
1. Oversee hard FM services, timetabling, space management, and environmental sustainability.
2. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (fire safety, asbestos, legionella, CDM, etc.).
3. Lead on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and end-of-life replacement programs.
4. Manage risk, audits, and perfo...