Estates Engineering Maintenance Manager

The Estate of the Royal Ballet and Opera comprises three buildings: the main site in Covent Garden includes a 2,000+ seated theatre which dates from 1858, and redeveloped stage and newly developed rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, workshops offices and ancillary spaces sating from a large-scale capital project completed in 1999, and a second theatre and refreshed front of house spaces delivered via the Open Project in 2018. The RBO's Production Workshop and Costume Centre are located in Thurrock, Essex and a 14,000m2 store in Aberdare, Wales. Together the facilities enable the organisation to deliver a complex and busy production schedule and support the work of staff, artists and creatives to stage opera and ballet to exacting standards.

Following a recent internal promotion, we are looking for an experienced engineering professional to lead our team of in-house mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as working with specialist third party contractors delivering work on behalf of RBO. Our ideal candidate will be a professional with an extensive track record in a similar role, with a hands on engineering background. They will have robust people management and communication skills and the ability to lead a team of engineers to achieve consistently high standards of performance. They will have a flexible mindset and the ability to plan and manage change effectively, being reliable and resilient when responding positively to changing circumstances.

Can you demonstrate the following:

Engineering Apprenticeship/HNC Level Engineer, or proven competence through practical experience.

A detailed knowledge of the working practices and demands of a large complex public building and/or listed building.

Good working knowledge of statutory compliance within a medium to large, diverse, and complex estate.

Previous knowledge and experience of maintaining buildings of historic/heritage importance.

Strong budgetary understanding and control.

Project management skills and ability to deliver to budget and deadlines with a proven track record of taking and accepting responsibility for projects and initiatives.

Please note, although project management skills are a bonus in terms of the way we work, this role is not for a project manager. This requires hands-on engineering skills and leadership and is required to work alongside the senior team to deliver both ad hoc maintenance projects and to work on the future Masterplan.