Job Description

Ref Number

B28-00130

Professional Expertise

Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety

Department

Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

10-Oct-2025

About us

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Transforming London's Global University for the Future

UCL's estate is one of the most ambitious and diverse in the sector, spanning over 270 buildings valued at 3 billion and more than four million square feet of academic space. We are now embarking on a bold Estates Strategy to shape our campus for decades to come -- one that prioritises sustainability, digital innovation, resilience, and the student experience.



As

Assistant Director, Engineering & Infrastructure

, you will lead the redevelopment of UCL's campus engineering infrastructure, driving forward our

Infrastructure Master Plan

and playing a pivotal role in our journey to net zero carbon. Working at the forefront of world-class research and education, you will ensure our estate is future-proof, legally compliant, sustainable, and a first-class environment for staff, students, and visitors.

About the role

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Leading delivery of the

Infrastructure & Decarbonisation Masterplan

and asset & condition surveys. Prioritising investment strategies that ensure compliance, sustainability, and value for money. Overseeing major infrastructure programmes, including the replacement of the

Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network

. Embedding digital systems to improve efficiency, resilience, and user experience. Acting as

Chief Engineer for UCL

, providing strategic and technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, energy, and fabric services. Driving a

safety-first culture

and ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service delivery.

About you

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We are seeking a senior engineering professional with:


A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional body. Substantial experience managing engineering and maintenance operations in a large, complex, multi-site environment. A track record of leading infrastructure renewal and delivering major projects. Exceptional leadership, financial management and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative, innovative, and solution-focused approach.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance


Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.



The salary will be on the UCL Grade 10 the range for this role is 85,000 - 100,000 per anum inclusive of London Allowance. The final salary offered will be negotiable within the grade, depending on skills and experience

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL's workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and - for Grade 9 and 10 roles - women."



Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.



Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL's policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy