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.

AJ Group Services Ltd

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