Estates and Capital Projects Manager

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chichester Academy Trust is seeking an Estates and Capital Projects Manager to oversee maintenance and capital projects across multiple sites. You will support strategic estate management and ensure safety and compliance across a diverse set of academies in Hampshire, Portsmouth and West Sussex.

The role reports to the Premises and Health & Safety Manager and requires experience in building surveying, estates management or property maintenance, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, estates management or property maintenance.
• Experience managing repair, maintenance, refurbishment or capital projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and capital projects across multiple sites and support strategic estate management.
• Support the Trust across Hampshire, Portsmouth and West Sussex and report to the Premises and Health & Safety Manager.

Skills

Building surveying

Estates management

Property maintenance

Project management

Health and safety

Building regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Estates and Capital Projects Manager

• Grade: 8
• Salary: £42,839 - £47,181
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Weeks Worked: 52 weeks per year
• Start Date: 1 November 2026
• Closing Date: 25 August 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Are you an experienced estates professional with a passion for delivering high-quality building projects and maintaining safe, effective learning environments? Do you thrive on managing multiple projects, solving complex challenges and making a tangible difference across a diverse estate? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional Estates and Capital Projects Manager to join the University of Chichester Academy Trust, supporting our family of academies across Hampshire, Portsmouth and West Sussex.

Reporting to the Premises and Health & Safety Manager, you will support the strategic management of the Trust estate and lead maintenance and capital projects across multiple sites.

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion Centres and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base across Hampshire, Portsmouth and West Sussex.

About You

Experience in building surveying, estates management or property maintenance. Experience managing repair, maintenance, refurbishment or capital projects. Strong understanding of building regulations, statutory compliance and health and safety requirements. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

Supportive and collaborative working environment, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact across the Trust.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture.

Safeguarding Commitment

All successful candidates will be subject to DBS and relevant employment checks.

Application Process

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please email [e-mail]