Head of Maintenance

Michael Page

This Head of Maintenance role leads all maintenance operations, managing outsourced contractors, maintenance budgets, statutory compliance, and the performance of critical building and engineering systems. It is a senior leadership position focused on ensuring a safe, compliant, efficient estate while driving service improvements.

Client Details

This organisation is a respected and well-established entity operating in the heart of London looking to grow its estates team.

Description

• Lead maintenance and engineering operations.
• Manage outsourced Hard FM and maintenance contractors.
• Ensure statutory compliance across all buildings and engineering systems.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contracts, KPIs and SLAs.
• Monitor asset performance, condition surveys and lifecycle maintenance plans.
• Lead health & safety, risk management and contractor control processes.
• Support capital projects and ensure successful handover into operation.
• Drive service improvements, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with leadership, stakeholders and external consultants.

Profile

A successful Head of Maintenance would have:

• Experience in leading maintenance, estates, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of building services, compliance, and health & safety.
• Good technical understanding of Hard FM.
• Proven ability to manage outsourced contractors and maintenance budgets.
• Skilled stakeholder manager, able to work across environments.
• Strong people leader who drives performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Offer

The role of Head of Maintenance benefits from:

• Competitive salary ranging from 63,000 to 70,000 per annum.
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 4 Closure Days at Christmas
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Opportunity to work in a well-regarded organisation in London.