Assistant Director, Engineering & Infrastructure

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
80000.00 - 85000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
19 Mar 2021
Closes
16 Apr 2021
Job Title
Associate Director
Category
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
University College London (UCL) is a globally recognised Institution and one of the UK's most successful Universities with over 12,000 staff and 47,000 students. The activities of UCL have expanded as a result of several mergers and academic and funding opportunities. Our estate comprises of over 250 buildings valued in excess of GBP2bn including more than 4 million square feet of academic teaching space and c.6000 units of student accommodation. UCL is embarking on a 10 year. Capital Programme which will see capital investment over the period amounting to around GBP1.2bn and including the development of a New University Quarter (UCL East) at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The scale, variety and complexity of the portfolio are unparalleled in the sector.

The Assistant Director, Engineering and Infrastructure is responsible for leading strategy, development and integrated operational delivery of infrastructure management, engineering, fabric and maintenance services to ensure the estate and associated infrastructure is fit for purpose, legally compliant, providing high levels of customer service and meeting other institutional priorities and initiatives. The role will also play a crucial role in delivering UCL's Sustainability Strategy and carbon reduction targets.

The Assistant Director ensures that the Engineering & Infrastructure team successfully interfaces with the Estates Development; Campus and Accommodation Services; Safety, Sustainability & Communications Teams resulting in an intelligent and integrated approach to estates and asset management – with an annual maintenance spend exceeding GBP34m, managed through a team of over 70 technical and trade staff and a wide range of service and specialist contracts.

The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in delivering high levels of customer service across a similarly diverse and complex estate. You will be an adept leader, with strong people management skills who can develop effective internal and external relationships. This is a role that will suit 'can do' individuals with a high level of personal drive and energy

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