Estates Officer - Facilities, Safety & Compliance

Sandwell College; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-Tier salaries

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Career development

Cycle to work

Discounts

Pension

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sandwell College is seeking an Estates Officer to keep facilities operating safely and efficiently on a full-time, permanent basis. The role bases primarily at the Central Sandwell Campus with oversight of West Plaza, ensuring buildings, grounds and services meet student, staff and visitor needs.

You will lead the estates team, coordinate contractors and maintain health and safety, compliance and standards, adopting a practical approach to maintenance and inspections.

Qualifications

• A relevant trade or professional qualification in Estates or Facilities Management.
• Experience managing an estate in the public or private sector.
• Experience managing a staff team of in-house and external contractors.
• Experience of managing statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to co-ordinate a diverse range of simultaneous projects to deadlines.
• Competent IT skills in basic software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the local cleaning and building services team, coordinate staffing and rotas, and support colleagues through guidance, training and development.
• Oversee buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, coordinating routine maintenance, repairs and regular inspections.
• Support statutory compliance, risk management and health and safety requirements, ensuring safe working practices for staff and contractors.
• Coordinate facilities contracts, monitor service delivery and address any issues or deviations from agreed standards.
• Use Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, raise purchase orders and work within allocated budgets.
• Contribute to minor works, capital estate developments and sustainability initiatives that help improve the College environment.

Skills

Estates management

Staff management

Health & safety

Project coordination

IT basics

Education

Relevant estates/FMS qualification

Tools

BMS

CAFM systems

Job description

Sandwell College is seeking an Estates Officer to keep facilities operating safely and efficiently on a full-time, permanent basis. The role bases primarily at the Central Sandwell Campus with oversight of West Plaza, ensuring buildings, grounds and services meet student, staff and visitor needs.

You will lead the estates team, coordinate contractors and maintain health and safety, compliance and standards, adopting a practical approach to maintenance and inspections.