Head Of Estates

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Branta Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Head of Estates to lead day-to-day operations and facilities management across a multi-site portfolio in the North East. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee an in-house team and external contractors to ensure operational availability, compliance, safety, and controlled budgets.

You will drive PPM programs, manage statutory responsibilities including asbestos, Legionella and fire safety, and develop sustainable, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Experience in senior Estates/Facilities/Operations across multi-site properties.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety legislation.
• Proven leadership of in-house teams and sub-contractors.
• Experience managing budgets, SLAs, and tender processes.
• Holding a valid driving licence and availability for out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and facilities across multi-site portfolio.
• Manage statutory compliance and safety across assets.
• Direct in-house team and external contractors.
• Implement PPM schedules and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage budgets and CAFM helpdesk performance.

Skills

Senior Estates Manager

Facilities management

Operations management

Contractor governance

Budget management

Leadership

Health & safety

Driving licence

Job description

Branta is seeking an experienced Head of Estates to lead day-to-day operations and facilities management across a multi-site portfolio in the North East. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage an in-house team and external contractors to ensure operational availability, strict statutory compliance, high safety standards, and effective budget control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership: Ensure all sites and facilities remain fully operational, safe, and available for daily use.
• Statutory Compliance: Manage compliance across key assets, including asbestos, Legionella, M&E systems, fire safety, lifts, and drainage.
• Team & Contractor Management: Direct and mentor in-house maintenance teams while procuring and managing external soft/hard service contractors (cleaning, security, grounds, specialist M&E).
• PPM & Environmental Standards: Implement consistent Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, manage environmental/waste guidelines, and drive sustainability initiatives.
• Budget & Commercial Control: Manage operational budgets, prioritize maintenance based on risk, and oversee CAFM helpdesk performance.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong track record in a senior Estates, Facilities, or Operations Manager role across multi-site properties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety legislation, and contractor governance.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing direct teams and sub-contractor performance.
• Commercial mindset with experience overseeing operational budgets, SLAs, and tender processes.
• Valid driving licence and flexibility to join an out-of-hours emergency escalation rota.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Permanent role with a progressive, established regional organization.
• Competitive salary scale with excellent pension and generous holiday allowance.
• Clear scope for professional development.