Estates Manager

Role Overview

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and reactive works across all properties.
• Manage PPM contracts and ensure all statutory compliance checks (fire safety, legionella, electrical, lifts, etc.) are current and evidenced.
• Diagnose building issues and ensure timely resolution, prioritising resident safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits and produce condition reports and action plans.
• Line-manage in-house maintenance staff, including recruitment, probation, and ongoing development.
• Appoint and oversee external contractors for refurbishments and routine works, ensuring compliance with H&S requirements and agreed timescales.
• Maintain and enforce H&S policies and procedures across the estate, including risk assessments.
• Conduct annual H&S audits of all properties and manage remedial actions to completion.
• Ensure internal and external presentation of all properties meets Glenholme Specialist Healthcare's standards.
• Manage the estates budget in conjunction with the finance team, working within agreed cost parameters and timescales.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and produce regular reports for senior leadership on property condition, spend, and outstanding actions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an estates, facilities, or property management role, ideally multi-site.
• H&S qualification — NEBOSH or IOSH (essential).
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements (fire, legionella, electrical, lifting equipment, etc.).
• Experience managing contractors and PPM programmes.
• Background in one or more building trades (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical services) — preferred.
• Able to manage a dispersed team and work effectively without close supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable with maintenance or compliance management systems.
• Full UK driving licence — essential (regular multi-site travel required).
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in a regulated health or social care environment.
• Project management experience, including oversight of refurbishment or development works.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off (following successful probation)*
• Life insurance cover of £10,000*
• Cycle2work scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme – including advice on wellbeing, finances, and family support*