Estates & Facilities Partner - Campus Impact & Growth

Diversity Dashboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

29 days annual leave + holidays

Ride to work and EV car schemes

Job summary

University of Manchester is seeking an Estates Partner to join the Estates & Facilities Directorate on the Oxford Road Campus. You will act as a key interface between Faculty and Professional Services, translating estate needs into robust briefs and delivery plans.

You will coordinate refurbishment and maintenance projects, advise on cost, space use and infrastructure, and help shape continuous improvement across occupied buildings with external partners and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced in estates, construction, building engineering, maintenance or facilities management.
• Experience in property, refurbishment, maintenance or facilities management within a large, complex org.
• Strong coordination and delivery skills to manage quality, budget and timescales.
• Sound knowledge of building construction, mechanical/electrical services, maintenance and safety.
• Experience managing relationships with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Financial and administrative awareness; budget monitoring and reporting.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication; reports and briefings.
• Proficient use of Microsoft 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted estates partner and main contact for Faculty and Professional Services colleagues.
• Provide professional advice on property, refurbishment, maintenance and infrastructure.
• Coordinate refurbishment projects in occupied buildings with service providers and contractors.
• Oversee relationships with contractors, consultants and internal service providers.
• Carry out surveys, schedules of maintenance and other assessments to inform planning.
• Monitor budgets to support effective management and best value.
• Contribute to KPIs, reporting and service level statements for estates.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Build collaborative relationships across the University and represent senior partners at meetings.

Skills

Facilities management

Project coordination

Budget monitoring

IT skills (MS 365)

Communication skills

Equality & inclusion

Education

Relevant professional qualification or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

University of Manchester is seeking an Estates Partner to join the Estates & Facilities Directorate on the Oxford Road Campus. You will act as a key interface between Faculty and Professional Services, translating estate needs into robust briefs and delivery plans.

You will coordinate refurbishment and maintenance projects, advise on cost, space use and infrastructure, and help shape continuous improvement across occupied buildings with external partners and internal teams.