Estates Manager

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Estate Manager to oversee property maintenance and compliance across Scotland. This role involves managing a diverse estate, leading refurbishment projects, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong building surveying skills and experience in JCT contracts. With the flexibility of home-based work and travel, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the care sector. If you are passionate about property management and compliance, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation in building surveying or equivalent experience.
• Strong expertise in JCT contract documentation and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company's estate with occasional overnight stays.
• Lead refurbishment projects up to £2M, ensuring compliance and quality.

Skills

Building Surveying

JCT Contract Administration

Risk Management

Mechanical & Electrical Systems Knowledge

Care Home Experience

Education

MRICS

MCIOB

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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: Responsible for managing the company’s estate across the group, with overnight stays as needed, while working from home.
• 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 across existing estate, identifying areas for improvement.
• Reactive Maintenance: Respond to major building defects, managing reactive maintenance and property-related health and safety issues.
• Preventative Maintenance: Prepare and manage five-year planned preventative maintenance budgets for high-value assets to ensure sustainability.
• 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.