Interim Head of Maintenance & Infrastructure

Job Description Interim Head of Maintenance & InfrastructureSalary: 60,000 73,000Contract: 6month 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 RoleYou 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 estateEnsuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met, including management of highrisk areasDriving performance across PPM scheduling, CAFM systems, and reactive repair deliveryManaging maintenance budgets and ensuring value for money from internal and external resourcesActing as a senior technical authority for engineering standards and safe systems of workLeading capital and revenue works programmes within the maintenance and engineering portfolioEngaging with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high service levelsAbout YouThe successful candidate will bring:A background in mechanical, electrical or building services engineeringStrong leadership experience within Hard FM / Estates maintenance environmentsExcellent knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S legislation and technical standardsProven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a complex, highdemand settingExperience with CAFM systems and data-driven maintenance planningChartered or senior professional standing (desirable but not essential for interim)Contract DetailsThis is offered as a 6month FTC with a strong possibility of extension, depending on organisational needs.

Created: 2026-03-12