Head of Maintenance
Job in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listing for:
Burman Recruitment
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Base Pay Range
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
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
Oversee hard FM services, timetabling, space management, and environmental sustainability.Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (fire safety, asbestos, legionella, CDM, etc.).Lead on planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and end-of-life replacement programs.Manage risk, audits, and performance reporting for estates development.Oversee multimillion-pound budgets, ensuring cost control and value for money.Lead procurement and contract management for major maintenance and development projects.Ensure effective financial planning for estate improvements and capital investments.Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
Provide expert advice to senior leadership on estate strategy and compliance.Lead, develop, and motivate a multi-disciplinary estates team to deliver high-quality service.Communicate and collaborate with senior management, local authorities, and external partners.Person Specification
Qualification in Surveying, Architecture, Building Services, Engineering, or Project Management.Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IWFM).Strong knowledge of building services, estates compliance, and capital project delivery.Proven experience in managing budgets, contracts, and multi-disciplinary teams.Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job Function
Management, Other, and Engineering
Industries
Higher Education
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