Your new company You'll be joining a reputable organisation with a varied estate and a strong focus on delivering high-quality facilities and estate services. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the organisation offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to make a real impact across its property portfolio.
Your new role As Estates Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, compliance, and development of a diverse property portfolio. You will ensure that buildings, infrastructure, and associated services are safe, compliant, fit for purpose, and support the organisation's operational objectives.Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day operation of the estate, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes.
Managing contractors, suppliers, and facilities service providers, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Building Compliance.
Managing capital works, refurbishment projects, office relocations, and estate improvement initiatives.
Developing and managing budgets, monitoring expenditure, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Producing reports, asset management plans, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, landlords, and external partners.
Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives across the estate.
Leading on estate-related projects and continuous improvement activities.
What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
Previous experience in Estates Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, or a similar environment.
Experience managing multi-site estates and property portfolios.
Knowledge of building services, maintenance management, and statutory compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management.
Experience managing contractors, service providers, and project delivery.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong financial and budget management experience.
A recognised qualification in Facilities Management, Estates Management, Building Services, Property Management, or a related discipline would be advantageous.
Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent would be beneficial.
A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach to managing complex estate environments.
What you'll get in return In return, you'll receive:
Competitive salary or day rate.
Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive organisation.
Exposure to a varied and interesting property portfolio.
The chance to lead estate improvement and strategic development projects.
Flexible working opportunities where applicable.
Ongoing professional development and career progression.
What you need to do now
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