In 2017, after more than ten years in the lift industry across Europe and Asia, Benoît Dupont noticed a system stuck in its ways where speed takes priority over quality and frontline teams remain invisible.
With Jade Francine and Tristan Foureur, he founded WeMaintain to put technology, trust and people back at the heart of building maintenance. Their ambition: give technicians back their autonomy, rely on in-house IoT technology, and deliver a service designed for users and clients.
Based in Paris, London, Singapore and Hong Kong, we maintain lifts, escalators, automatic doors and fire safety systems. With 300+ employees, we combine on-the-ground expertise with data-driven management to deliver high-performing, transparent, and sustainable maintenance.
We don’t just maintain buildings. We transform how they’re operated.
Because here, you don’t have to choose between autonomy and stability.
Large groups often offer stability, but little room to manoeuvre. Smaller organisations allow more freedom, but sometimes without clear direction.
At WeMaintain, we strike the right balance:
Real autonomy, with modern tools and strong support
A culture built on trust, transparency and respect
Genuine opportunities for growth and internal mobility
A team that values commitment, perseverance and the drive to make things happen
And our values guide us every day:
Care: Working with respect and kindness, internally as well as with our customers
Grit: Seeing things through, with high standards and determination
Uniqueness: Daring to be yourself, sharing your ideas and challenging the status quo
We are looking for a Head of Modernisation to join our UK team.
This is a high-impact national leadership role for an experienced lift industry professional who combines strong commercial instinct with operational delivery credibility. You will take full ownership of the modernisation function across the UK, driving profitable growth, strengthening delivery excellence, building scalable operational foundations, and helping shape the next phase of WeMaintain’s growth journey. You will inherit an existing modernisation activity with strong growth potential and play a key role in scaling its structure, performance, and market presence.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a growing modernisation business, with the autonomy to make decisions quickly and turn ideas into action.Modernisation is one of the key strategic growth pillars for WeMaintain UK over the coming years, and this role will play a central part in shaping that trajectory.
This is not a role focused purely on sales or purely on operations. We are looking for someone who can lead the full lifecycle, from identifying and converting opportunities through to ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, profitably, and to the highest standards.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to build and scale a modernisation business with real autonomy and visible impact.
As Head of Modernisation, you will:
Develop and execute the UK modernisation growth strategy
Build, manage, and improve a strong and predictable sales pipeline
Lead the successful delivery of modernisation projects across the UK
Own divisional financial performance, including revenue, margin, forecasting, and cost control
Build and develop a high-performing national modernisation team
Strengthen operational governance, delivery consistency, and customer satisfaction
Develop strong relationships with consultants, asset owners, FM providers, managing agents, and key accounts
Work closely with maintenance and account management teams to unlock opportunities within the existing customer base
Act as a senior escalation point for critical operational or customer issues
Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, pace, and execution excellence
You’re a great fit if you:
Have significant experience within the UK lift industry
Bring proven leadership experience within modernisation, projects, or major works delivery
Combine strong commercial judgement with operational credibility
Have experience owning revenue, margin, and overall business performance
Understand lift modernisation delivery, installation, and project governance in depth
Are confident managing national or multi-site teams
Communicate clearly and build trust with customers, teams, and stakeholders
Take ownership naturally and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Are visible, pragmatic and close to operations, with a leadership style that builds credibility both on-site and at executive level
Balance strategic thinking with operational attention to detail
Know how to create structure and accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy
You have experience scaling a modernisation or projects function within a growing SME environment
You are comfortable working across both commercial and operational leadership topics
You have strong experience improving delivery consistency, governance, and forecasting accuracy
You bring a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with a strong execution mindset
You enjoy building teams, developing people, and driving long-term organisational maturity
You drive sustainable growth in modernisation order intake and revenue
You improve pipeline quality, forecasting accuracy, and margin performance
You strengthen project execution, delivery consistency, and completion quality
You reduce defects, rework, and avoidable delivery failures
You improve customer experience, communication standards, and long-term trust
You create a high-performing, accountable, and scalable modernisation organisation
You collaborate effectively across commercial, operational, and leadership teams
You take ownership, move quickly, and continuously improve how we operate
A role with real ownership and visibility across the UK business
The opportunity to shape and scale a critical business division
Strong support from senior leadership and cross-functional teams
A fast-moving, ambitious environment where ideas turn into action quickly
Internal mobility opportunities across teams and geographies
A mission-driven company with a strong culture and high standards
Every application is reviewed carefully. Let us know who you are, what attracts you to this role, and what you’d like to build with us.
We value motivation, curiosity and potential over a “perfect” background.
To apply, click the “Apply” button below and answer a few questions in the form. It’s quick, and it helps us get to know you better.
At WeMaintain, we value diversity, encourage personal development, and are committed to inclusion. Whatever your background, story or identity, you are welcome to apply.
An initial phone call - 30 mins
To get to know each other, understand your background and expectations
An interview with the team - 45 mins
A chance to discuss the role in detail, your expertise, and our projects
A final conversation with 2 to 3 WeMaintain team members - 30 mins
To confirm we share the same vision, values, and the desire to work together
Welcome to the team!
