Estate Manager - Facilities Management

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn and Castlereagh District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Estate Manager to lead planning, delivery and improvement of Estate and Asset Management across the Council's property portfolio in Lisburn & Castlereagh. The role works within the Regeneration & Growth directorate, Assets Unit, and reports to senior leadership.

You will coordinate cross-directorate activities, oversee energy and statutory compliance, prepare reports for committees, and drive value from Council assets.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ4+ in estate/asset management or related field, or 5+ years' experience.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in asset management incl. property acquisitions, energy management and contract management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, Health & Safety and forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage Estates Strategy, and energy/condition programmes, incl. corporate landlord model.
• Advise on property acquisitions, disposals, leasing and licensing.
• Oversee surveys, project design, budgets and business cases.
• Manage planned maintenance contracts, tenders and works supervision.
• Ensure statutory compliance (asbestos, legionella, health & safety).
• Manage energy use and statutory energy reporting.
• Line manage staff, set objectives and support development.
• Prepare reports for committees and contribute to budget planning.
• Deputise for Head of Assets as required.

Skills

Estate management

Asset management

Project planning

Staff supervision

Energy management

Health & safety

Driving license

Regulatory knowledge

Procurement & contracts

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 4+

Job description

Estate Manager (PO5) - Facilities Management

Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, BT27 4RL

£26.62 per hour (Paid Weekly)

37 hours per week | Temporary - 26 weeks +

Start date: 1 October 2026

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council for an experienced Estate Manager to join the Regeneration & Growth directorate, working within the Council's Assets Unit.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced asset management professional to lead the planning, delivery and improvement of Estate and Asset Management across the Council's property portfolio. You'll manage and co-ordinate the Estate Management Service Section, working in partnership across all Directorates to help the Council get the best value and benefit from its assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Council's Estates Strategy, Condition and Energy programmes, including a Corporate Landlord Asset Management Model
• Advise on property acquisitions, disposals, leasing and licensing
• Oversee site/building surveys, project design, budget estimates and business cases
• Manage planned preventative maintenance contracts, tenders and works supervision
• Oversee statutory compliance including asbestos, legionella, and health & safety across Council properties
• Manage energy and utility use, reduction measures and statutory energy reporting
• Line manage staff, setting objectives and supporting development
• Prepare reports for Council committees and contribute to budgetary planning
• Deputise for the Head of Assets as required

What You'll Need

• A third-level qualification (degree, NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) in Estate/Asset Management, Engineering, Construction or a related field - or 5 years' relevant experience if you don't hold a formal qualification
• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a comprehensive asset management role, covering property acquisition/disposal, energy management, statutory compliance, procurement and contract management, project planning, and staff supervision
• A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, Health & Safety Regulations, British Standards and forms of contract relating to construction
• Working knowledge of energy and building management systems