Interim Estates & Facilities Manager

Michael Page Property and Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Property and Construction is recruiting an Interim Estates & Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and development of the school estate in London, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will manage contractors, budgets, and compliance with health and safety law, oversee planned maintenance and service providers, and drive sustainability initiatives while supporting events and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities/estate operations in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and SLAs.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Desirable: IOSH/NEBOSH/IWFM qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and development of the school estate.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage planned maintenance programmes and reactive repairs.
• Oversee contractors and service providers for value for money.
• Manage facilities budgets and expenditure.
• Develop and implement estate improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and waste management services are delivered.
• Act as lead contact for site emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Support school events and maintain records of compliance, inspections, and maintenance.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Budget management

Leadership & communication

Customer-focused

Education

IOSH

NEBOSH

IWFM

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

The Interim Estates & Facilities Manager will lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, compliance, and development of the school estate, ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role involves managing contractors, budgets, health and safety requirements, planned maintenance programmes, and all site services to support the effective running of the school.

Client Details

This role is within the education sector, based in London.

Description

• Lead the operational management of the school site and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive repairs.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of performance and value for money.
• Manage facilities budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Develop and implement estate improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and waste management services are effectively delivered.
• Act as the lead contact for site-related emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Support school events and activities, ensuring facilities are available and operational.
• Maintain accurate records relating to compliance, inspections, certifications, and maintenance activities.

Profile

A successful Interim Estates & Facilities Manager should have:

• Experience managing facilities, estates, or property operations within a school, education, public sector, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and service-level agreements.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, fire safety, security, electrical, and mechanical services.
• Strong budget management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM, or similar professional qualifications (desirable).
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.

Job Offer

• A salary of £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract in London.