Estates and Facilities Manager (Ref:006915)

Maxwell Stephens Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning care group is seeking a proactive Regional Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and enhancements across care homes in Northern England. This senior role involves strategic planning, financial stewardship, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while leading maintenance teams to uphold the highest standards in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing estates or facilities across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and the ability to develop maintenance plans.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape estate strategy aligned with CQC requirements.
• Plan upgrades to maintain safety and compliance.
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of building systems

Vendor management

Education

Facilities or building services qualifications (HNC/HND, degree, IWFM membership)

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Tools

CAFM tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive, strategic, and hands-on Regional Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of care homes across Northern England, Scotland, and London.

This senior leadership role involves operational oversight, strategic planning, and leadership—ensuring each site is safe, compliant, and homely while managing physical assets and planning cost-effective, long-term improvements.

What you’ll do:

• Be part of the senior leadership team: Shape estates strategy aligned with CQC requirements and corporate goals, collaborating with home managers and leadership members.
• Take ownership of physical assets: Plan and prioritize upgrades and refurbishments to maintain safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead maintenance teams: Support and mentor maintenance staff, ensuring high standards of repairs and service quality.
• Develop maintenance plans: Create annual upgrade strategies with clear capital expenditure proposals for senior management.
• Oversee systems: Maintain and upgrade building structures, mechanical and electrical systems, safety and compliance systems, and operational installations.
• Manage contractors: Oversee tendering, contracting, and quality monitoring to build effective partnerships.
• Ensure inspection readiness: Implement processes for inspections, checks, and testing, covering fire safety, legionella, and other compliance areas.
• Stay updated on regulations: Translate statutory requirements into practical site procedures.
• Financial stewardship: Balance operational needs with prudent financial management, recommending long-term value improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience managing estates or facilities across multiple locations, with asset and compliance responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and installations, with the ability to develop maintenance plans and assess capital needs.
• Leadership experience with dispersed teams, fostering ownership and high standards.
• Experience managing contractor relationships and negotiations.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to care homes, including fire safety and health standards.
• Ability to establish compliance systems and maintain inspection readiness.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel weekly.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with digital systems like Excel and CAFM tools.

Ideally, you also have:

• Experience in regulated environments like care or healthcare.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
• Facilities or building services qualifications (HNC/HND, degree, IWFM membership, etc.).

Why join us?

Join an award-winning, values-led, family-owned care group as a key member of our client’s senior leadership, influencing safety, quality, and sustainability of our homes. Help shape estate strategies, prioritize investments, and build partnerships to deliver high-quality, cost-effective improvements, contributing to meaningful lives for residents and staff.

Apply Now

If you’re organized, people-focused, and vendor-savvy, we’d love to hear from you. Contact the Maxwell Stephens team at 02071184848 or send your CV to [e-mail].