Estates Manager

Aberdeenshire; Scotland; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in property management is seeking an Estate Manager to oversee its estate across Scotland. The role involves managing significant refurbishment projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting essential surveys. Ideal candidates will hold a professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB) and possess a strong grasp of property laws and risk management within the care home sector. This position offers a competitive salary, pension, and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension

Paid PVG

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven ability and experience in building surveying.
• Strong expertise in JCT contract documentation and administration.
• Familiar with the care home environment and its unique demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage property maintenance, ensuring compliance and overseeing estate across Scotland.
• Lead refurbishment projects, handling specifications, valuations, and payments.
• Conduct pre-acquisition and dilapidation surveys to uphold high estate standards.

Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Contract Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Professional Accreditation: MRICS or MCIOB

Tools

JCT Contract Documentation

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Job description

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Contract: Full Time
Salary: £50,000 Per Annum
Shift type: Days
Contracted hours: 37.5

Care Concern Group is delighted to bring a senior opportunity to market.

Due to acquisitions and commissioning projects across Scotland, we are looking to appoint an Estate Manager who will support and advise the wider group in property maintenance, compliance, and development.

Location: Home-Based with Travel Across Scotland (Overnight Stays as Required)
Reports to: Group Estates Manager
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Accreditation: MRICS, MCIOB, or proven ability and experience in building surveying.
• JCT Contract Expertise: Strong experience in JCT contract documentation and administration.
• Risk Management: Solid understanding of fire, legionella, and asbestos risk management.
• M&E System Familiarity: Familiar with commercial Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) system installations.
• Care Home Experience: Experience working within the care home environment, understanding its unique demands.

What You’ll Be Doing: (Reporting to the Group Estates Manager)

• Estate Management: Home-based but responsible for managing the company’s estate across the group, with overnight stays as needed.
• Project Management: Lead refurbishment projects valued up to £2M, handling specifications, employer’s requirements, consultant appointments, contract administration, valuations, and payments.
• Surveying Duties: Conduct pre-acquisition and dilapidation surveys to ensure estates meet high standards.
• Condition Surveys: Perform annual condition surveys, identifying areas for improvement.
• Reactive Maintenance: Respond to major building defects, managing reactive maintenance and health and safety issues.
• Preventative Maintenance: Prepare and manage five-year preventative maintenance budgets for high-value assets.
• Contract Management: Tender, instruct, and oversee service contracts, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Compliance Monitoring: Review and monitor all home compliance certifications to meet regulatory standards.

Pension, Paid PVG, 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (based on full-time contract)