On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you have the building maintenance expertise to help keep a complex university estate safe, compliant and well maintained?
We’re looking for a Building Asset Manager to ensure the University’s building assets remain compliant, safe and effective for users. You’ll lead planned maintenance and inspection activity, oversee reactive defects, manage asbestos and safe systems of work, and help ensure building maintenance services meet required standards across academic, operational and residential spaces.
You’ll manage in-house labour and contractors, coordinate resources effectively, and work closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to maintain service levels, resolve defects and support continuous improvement across the estate.
As Building Asset Manager you can expect to be involved in:
- Managing planned maintenance, inspections and compliance across building assets
- Overseeing reactive building works, defect resolution and customer updates
- Leading asbestos management, safe systems of work and operational health and safety
- Managing budgets, procurement, contractors and stakeholder relationships
What will you bring to the role?
- A construction qualification, or equivalent sustained industry experience
- Strong technical knowledge of building fabric, facilities management and compliance
- Experience developing maintenance processes and managing maintenance budgets
- Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number CS-429-26.
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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