Head of Mechanical Maintenance

House of Commons
London
2 months ago
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Parliament and the Palace of Westminster is one of the most iconic and significant estates portfolios in the world. It is home to one of the busiest parliaments, operating on a World Heritage site which attracts visitors from all over the globe, with more than a million people passing through its doors each year.

The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST) are accountable for the maintenance of the UK Parliamentary Estate, consisting of buildings that range from the historic Palace of Westminster to the modern Portcullis House, located within a UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning four conservation areas.

The Head of Mechanical Maintenance is a senior leadership role within the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), responsible for managing the ongoing testing, maintenance, repair and lifecycle replacement of the estates mechanical systems utilising a team of mechanical technical officers, craft persons and contractors in order to meet agreed KPIs and maximise operational availability and ensure safe operation.

Operating at A1 level, the role demands strategic oversight, technical expertise, and high-profile stakeholder engagement to ensure the safe and effective delivery of services. To be a success in the role, we are seeking an individual with outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills, and who is results focused and customer-centric in approach.

The candidate brief can be viewed and downloaded at Head of Mechanical Maintenance .

For a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisors Michael Hewlett or Connor Humpage at The Management Recruitment Group on or

Closing date for applications is Sunday 7th December 2025.

The Management Recruitment Group have been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to them.

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