Built Estate Manager

Mainstay Driving; West End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Built Estate Manager to oversee maintenance and improvement at a key defence site. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage budgets, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive projects aimed at carbon reduction. This full-time role in the West End offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with extensive benefits, including private medical cover and a company car.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

6% employer-matched pension contribution

Company car or car allowance

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

Private medical cover (single policy)

Qualifications

• Health & safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SMSTS) and training in asbestos and legionella management.
• Experience in project management within complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of all reactive and programmed maintenance and minor billable works.
• Oversee site-specific maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks.
• Support Net Zero initiatives and drive carbon reduction projects.
• Lead a high-performing team and ensure their professional development.

Skills

Technical expertise in building, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Strong IT proficiency

Experience in hard FM services

Ability to obtain SC Clearance

Education

HNC / HND in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAFM systems

Job description

Job Role : Built Estate Manager

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Location: HMS Collingwood (On-site role)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £45,000‑£50,000

Mainstay Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Built Estate Manager to take full ownership of the maintenance and improvement of the built environment across a key defence site for our well known client. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all maintenance activities, including reactive, planned, and billable works (under £25k).

You’ll lead both internal teams and external supply chain partners to achieve performance targets, drive compliance, deliver value for money, and maintain operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of all reactive and programmed maintenance and minor billable works, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, MoD regulations, and HSE standards
• Oversee site-specific maintenance schedules and monitor compliance status
• Collaborate with stakeholders including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Heads of Establishment to manage risks and address overdue tasks
• Support Net Zero initiatives by identifying and driving forward carbon reduction projects
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior site stakeholders, building strong working relationships
• Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team, ensuring effective onboarding and continued professional development
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure efficient project delivery
• Balance commercial decision-making with operational and stakeholder needs
• Contribute to contract-wide risk management and best practices

What You’ll Bring

• Technical expertise in building, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering
• HNC / HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
• Health & safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SMSTS) and training in asbestos and legionella management
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office, CAFM systems, and collaborative tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience in hard FM services and project management within complex facilities
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance (Security Clearance)

Desirable Qualifications

• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, IEng)
• NEBOSH qualification
• Advanced knowledge of CAFM systems

Whats On Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• 6% employer-matched pension contribution
• Company car or car allowance
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Private medical cover (single policy)

To apply for this role, please follow the link on this page or for more information call Mainstay Recruitment Walsall Office and ask for Will.

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