Head of Estates

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Facilities Management professional to lead their Estates team. The role involves strategic oversight of hard facilities management services, project management, and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and professional qualifications, along with extensive experience in managing complex facilities operations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's efficiency and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline with a professional qualification.
• Experience managing hard facilities management services in a large, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the Estates team.
• Overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Managing all aspects of space asset data and energy procurement strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Direction

Project Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

MRICS or MCIOB

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the Director of Estates, providing leadership and strategic direction to the Estates team in all aspects of hard facilities management services.
2. Leading the development of operational strategy, integrating services, and improving efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of hard FM service delivery.
3. Delivering or overseeing projects from inception to completion, including developing delivery strategies, procuring consultant teams and contractors, managing project risks, carbon footprint, stakeholders, costs, and progress reporting, and securing approvals within allocated resources and quality expectations.
4. Developing a long-term lifecycle maintenance plan based on asset information, surveys, and maintenance history, and adjusting it to align with available resources.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of space asset data, maintaining accurate space information, assessing space use and utilization, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize space efficiency.
• Overseeing the energy procurement strategy, monitoring its success, and making recommendations to balance risk, cost, and energy security.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the Sustainability team, focusing on scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction targets and university-wide sustainability initiatives.

The Person:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline with a professional qualification such as MRICS or MCIOB.
• Experience managing hard facilities management services, including maintenance, in a large, complex, multi-site environment, with a focus on culture change and customer service.
• Experience leading capital projects through all stages at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability practices and their application within large organizations, especially in estates and facilities management.