Head of Estate Maintenance and Development
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £61,198 i £68,857 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Llandaff, Cardiff |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | UE6 |
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Are you ready to shape the future of our campuses? As Head of Estate Maintenance and Development, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality, safe, and sustainable university physical environments. This role marries strategic planning and operational management to ensure our buildings and infrastructure support Cardiff Met’s ambitions—now and in the long term.
You’ll lead the way by:
Taking responsibility for the University’s estate maintenance, compliance, and capital project functions.
Developing long-term asset management and maintenance strategies that enhance sustainability and student experience.
Leading planned and reactive maintenance programmes and condition improvement works.
Overseeing project planning, procurement, and contractor performance.
Championing innovation, value for money, and high service standards across estates functions.
Supporting our net zero carbon agenda through addressing the performance gap, prioritising robust compliance, maintenance and (re)commissioning activities, and leading effective retrofit and refurbishment delivery.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be an experienced estates leader with a deep understanding of maintenance, compliance, and capital project delivery. With strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach, you’ll have the credibility to influence at all levels and lead a high-performing team.
A degree or equivalent qualification in construction, estates, engineering, or FM, plus chartered membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM).
Extensive leadership experience in estates or facilities management, with strong financial and contractor oversight skills.
Expertise in building regulations, H&S, statutory compliance, and project delivery.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse audiences.
Experience developing CAFM or data-driven estates systems and delivering within constrained budgets.
A demonstrable personal commitment to addressing climate change
Ideally, experience working in a complex public or higher education environment.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Graham Lewis on glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk for guidance and support.
You’ll lead the way by:
Taking responsibility for the University’s estate maintenance, compliance, and capital project functions.
Developing long-term asset management and maintenance strategies that enhance sustainability and student experience.
Leading planned and reactive maintenance programmes and condition improvement works.
Overseeing project planning, procurement, and contractor performance.
Championing innovation, value for money, and high service standards across estates functions.
Supporting our net zero carbon agenda through addressing the performance gap, prioritising robust compliance, maintenance and (re)commissioning activities, and leading effective retrofit and refurbishment delivery.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be an experienced estates leader with a deep understanding of maintenance, compliance, and capital project delivery. With strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach, you’ll have the credibility to influence at all levels and lead a high-performing team.
A degree or equivalent qualification in construction, estates, engineering, or FM, plus chartered membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IWFM).
Extensive leadership experience in estates or facilities management, with strong financial and contractor oversight skills.
Expertise in building regulations, H&S, statutory compliance, and project delivery.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse audiences.
Experience developing CAFM or data-driven estates systems and delivering within constrained budgets.
A demonstrable personal commitment to addressing climate change
Ideally, experience working in a complex public or higher education environment.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Graham Lewis on glewis2@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
If you would like to discuss your advert with a member of the recruitment team please contact staffrecruitment@cardiffmet.ac.uk for guidance and support.
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