Estate Building Manager

Morepeople 01780; Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious rural estate management firm in Skipton seeks an experienced Building/Estates Manager. The ideal candidate will lead maintenance and refurbishment projects, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should possess a degree in Building Surveying or related field, with a minimum of five years' experience. Join us for an exciting new challenge in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience in property, estates, or building management.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation.
• Knowledge of heritage or rural property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and capital projects.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure works meet quality and budget targets.
• Promote sustainable building practices and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting skills

IT proficiency

Knowledge of building regulations

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

GIS

FixFlo

CAD

Job description

The Estate

The Estate is a privately owned organisation managing a historic rural estate with a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties, alongside visitor and hospitality operations. We combine traditional estate values with modern approaches to conservation, sustainability, and property management.

The role

• Lead and coordinate maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and capital projects across the estate.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure works meet quality, safety, and budget targets.
• Oversee property systems to track repairs, compliance, and project progress.
• Liaise with tenants and occupiers, managing recharges and ensuring smooth communication.
• Conduct inspections, surveys, and condition assessments.
• Promote sustainable and safe building practices, ensuring full legislative and health & safety compliance.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, tender documents, and project reports.
• Lead and support the property team, including out-of-hours responsibilities on a rota basis.

About You

• Minimum five years' post-qualification experience in property, estates, or building management.
• Degree in Building Surveying or a related field (CIOB or RICS desirable).
• Knowledge of heritage or rural property maintenance, both modern and traditional.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, CDM, and H&S legislation.
• Proven project management and budgeting skills.
• IT proficiency (Microsoft 365, Excel, GIS; FixFlo or CAD experience an advantage).
• Full UK driving licence.

If you are an experienced Building / Estates Manager on rural or commercial estates and are looking for an exciting new challenge....

Apply today with your CV or contact us for an informal, confidential conversation to learn more about the role.

📞 Ryan - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
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