Director - Asset & Site Management

Lead the management, maintenance and readiness of all physical assets and site infrastructure at this heritage and cultural programme ensuring facilities, utilities and environments are fully prepared to support cultural programming, event operations and visitor experience in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner.

• Lead asset and facilities management serving as the in‑house subject matter expert on facilities management and engineering‑related service delivery
• Oversee integrated hard and soft FM services including performance reviews, service standards and operational readiness across assigned assets
• Manage all aspects of FM contract governance ensuring service providers deliver against contractual obligations, quality standards and operational requirements
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure the technical maintainability, operability and long‑term readiness of assets within scope including assets operated by third parties or nominated operators
• Support the design and phased mobilization of facilities engineering services including ramp‑up and interim operating arrangements through to steady‑state operations
• Ensure facilities management strategies support future property and asset operations in line with site objectives, operational needs and long‑term asset performance

• Develop and implement maintenance and technical service strategies that support property governance, asset standards, compliance, auditing and long‑term lifecycle performance
• Oversee technical systems including MEP utilities, building systems and technology infrastructure to ensure maintainability, operability and service continuity
• Support asset maintainability and operability through design and build phases including technical review handover testing commissioning and certification readiness
• Monitor operator and asset performance identify enhancement initiatives and support asset lifecycle planning to maximize operational efficiency and return on investment
• Lead or support the procurement and oversight of technical and specialized service providers in line with operational compliance and asset requirements
• Contribute to budgeting, financial management and CAPEX planning by preparing technical input, P&L summaries and recommendations for major expenditure
• Support service setup, interim management and operation of property assets under direct management or through nominated third‑party operators
• Provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal performance reports for leadership covering asset condition, compliance, service performance and improvement priorities

• Ensure reliable and efficient provision of utilities including power, water, waste management and telecommunications
• Plan and coordinate infrastructure requirements to support programming, commercial activities and event operations
• Manage temporary utilities and infrastructure requirements in coordination with Operations and Event Delivery
• Monitor capacity and ensure infrastructure supports peak demand during major events

• Ensure the site is fully prepared to support all programming and event activities
• Coordinate readiness of all spaces, pavilions and facilities in line with operational and programming requirements
• Support event setup, changeovers and reinstatement in coordination with Operations
• Ensure asset readiness aligns with event timelines and delivery schedules

• Lead procurement input, selection and management of FM contractors and service providers
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) and performance standards
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure delivery against contractual obligations
• Manage cost control, contract compliance and service quality

• Ensure compliance with all asset‑related regulatory, safety and operational requirements
• Maintain all certifications, inspections and statutory compliance documentation
• Support HSE frameworks in coordination with Operations and relevant authorities
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure meet…