Interim Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure
Contract: 6‑month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend)
Location: Kent (hybrid campus-based role)
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure to join a large, complex estate on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, engineering services, and statutory compliance across a substantial multi-site campus environment.
The Role
You will lead multidisciplinary teams spanning mechanical, electrical, building fabric, grounds and energy engineering. Core responsibilities include:
* Overseeing maintenance strategies, compliance, and risk mitigation across a diverse estate
* Ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met, including management of high‑risk areas
* Driving performance across PPM scheduling, CAFM systems, and reactive repair delivery
* Managing maintenance budgets and ensuring value for money from internal and external resources
* Acting as a senior technical authority for engineering standards and safe systems of work
* Leading capital and revenue works programmes within the maintenance and engineering portfolio
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high service levels
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
* A background in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering
* Strong leadership experience within Hard FM / Estates maintenance environments
* Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S legislation and technical standards
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a complex, high‑demand setting
* Experience with CAFM systems and data‑driven maintenance planning
* Chartered or senior professional standing (desirable but not essential for interim)
This is offered as a 6‑month FTC with a strong possibility of extension, depending on organisational needs.
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