Assistant Director, Engineering & Infrastructure

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

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

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

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

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 holidays, 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
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• 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 annum 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

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.

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