Head of Estates & Facilities – Cambridge (Multi-Site)

Dukes Education Group; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dukes Education Group in Cambridge is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee the operation of the estate across the schools and colleges, ensuring that all buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead day-to-day estates operations and provide a safe, compliant environment that supports teaching, learning and boarding.

The postholder will manage a team of maintenance staff, coordinate external contractors, lead on statutory compliance and health and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in estates management within a complex multi-site environment.
• Experience of managing buildings, grounds and maintenance operations.
• Experience of health and safety responsibilities, risk assessments and incident management.
• Experience of supervising maintenance teams, contractors and external service providers.
• Experience of planning and delivering maintenance, refurbishment or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections and report to Principals on condition, compliance and performance.
• Support budgeting, maintenance plans and capital project proposals.
• Deliver operational estates objectives aligned to strategic priorities.
• Maintain site security, opening/closing procedures, emergency callouts and compliance documentation.
• Oversee health and safety, including policy development, risk assessments and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate compliance activities including fire safety, water hygiene, PAT, inspections and checks.
• Escalate major maintenance and compliance issues with technical advice as needed.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Lead on estates compliance and readiness for inspections.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Health & safety

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Dukes Education Group in Cambridge is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee the operation of the estate across the schools and colleges, ensuring that all buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. You will lead day-to-day estates operations and provide a safe, compliant environment that supports teaching, learning and boarding.

The postholder will manage a team of maintenance staff, coordinate external contractors, lead on statutory compliance and health and