Head of Maintenance Operations; M&E

Position: Head of Maintenance Operations (M&E)
Location: South Kensington

Deputy Head of Maintenance

Location:

South Kensington, London
Salary: £67,000 – £75,000 per annum + excellent public sector benefits
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Head of Maintenance to join a large-scale public sector organisation based in South Kensington. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong facilities and engineering professional with significant Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) expertise to play a key leadership role within a complex and high-profile operational environment.
Working within a diverse estate portfolio, you will support the strategic and operational delivery of hard services maintenance, ensuring compliance, reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across critical building infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Support the Head of Maintenance in leading day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations across a large, complex estate.
 
* Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
 
* Provide technical leadership across all M&E systems including HVAC, BMS, electrical distribution, plant rooms, generators, UPS systems, and water systems.
 
* Manage specialist contractors and service providers to ensure high standards of delivery, compliance, and value for money.
 
* Ensure statutory compliance with all relevant health & safety and building regulations.
 
* Lead on fault finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
 
* Assist with capital projects, refurbishments, and lifecycle planning.
 
* Support budget management, procurement processes, and performance reporting.
 
* Deputise for the Head of Maintenance when required.
About You
 
* Proven experience in a senior maintenance or engineering leadership role within a large-scale environment such as public sector, healthcare, education, transport, museums, or commercial estates.
 
* Strong background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services maintenance.
 
* Excellent knowledge of compliance and statutory regulations relating to building maintenance.
 
* Experience managing contractors, service delivery, and technical teams.
 
* Strong understanding of asset management and planned maintenance systems.
 
* Relevant engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
 
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable.
 
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
 
* Competitive salary of £67,000 – £75,000 per annum
 
* Generous public sector pension scheme
 
* 40+ days annual leave including bank holidays
 
* Excellent work-life balance
 
* Training and professional development opportunities
 
* Employee wellbeing programmes
 
* Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
 
* Access to high-profile and technically diverse facilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation operating within a prestigious South Kensington setting, where you can make a significant impact on the performance and future development of a major estate portfolio.

To apply , please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your relevant M&E and maintenance leadership experience