Estates Site Manager - School Refurbishment & Safety

Princethorpe Junior School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Meaningful role in education

Job summary

Princethorpe Junior School is seeking an Estates professional to join the Estates Team. The role focuses on being the main point of contact for Estate-related matters at Princethorpe Infant and Junior School, supporting refurbishment and capital programmes, and assisting in delivering the Trust Estates Management Plan.

You will work with the Central Team and report to the Estates Manager, ensuring safety, continuity, and a learning-friendly environment across the school estate.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management in educational/multi-site environments.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and awareness.
• Employee management skills and flexible/determined approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Results-focused mindset with ability to contribute to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for Estate-related matters for the Executive Headteacher and Cleaning Staff.
• Assist in driving refurbishment and capital programmes within the school environment.
• Support the delivery of the Trust Estates Management Plan in collaboration with the Estates Manager.
• Manage defect rectification and contribute to ensuring the school is safe and provides a conducive learning environment.
• Project manage works as funding and needs arise, ensuring a quality service delivery to all stakeholders.
• Work independently with strong organisational skills, prioritising workload with drive and resilience.
• Support continuous improvement and act as a change agent within the Estates team.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

People management

Time management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Princethorpe Junior School is seeking an Estates professional to join the Estates Team. The role focuses on being the main point of contact for Estate-related matters at Princethorpe Infant and Junior School, supporting refurbishment and capital programmes, and assisting in delivering the Trust Estates Management Plan.

You will work with the Central Team and report to the Estates Manager, ensuring safety, continuity, and a learning-friendly environment across the school estate.