Regional Estates Manager

Bannatyne Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

28 days annual leave

Complimentary lunch or breakfast

Flexible schedule

Mental health support

Career & personal development

Staff awards and bonuses

Job summary

Bannatyne Group is seeking an experienced Regional Estates Manager to lead maintenance, compliance and refurbishment across a designated region in England. The role covers the East and South-East, with travel to venues as required.

You will manage day-to-day and long-term estate condition, drive energy initiatives and work with General Managers and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Leisure, gym or hospitality experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in estates or facilities management.
• Experience managing refurbishment or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and stay overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, minimising downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead refurbishment and renovation projects from concept to completion.
• Manage budgets and control costs without compromising quality.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and suppliers, managing SLAs and performance.
• Carry out site visits to inspect standards, identify risks or opportunities.

Skills

Estate management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Energy & sustainability

Contractor management

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

At Bannatyne, our clubs are more than buildings - they're places where members relax, train and recharge. We're now looking for an experienced Regional Estates Manager to help keep our estate operating safely, efficiently and to the high standards our members expect. This is a hands‑on, multi‑site role where you'll take ownership of maintenance, compliance and refurbishment projects across a designated region, working closely with General Managers and trusted contractors to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions. As Regional Estates Manager, you'll be responsible for the day‑to‑day and long‑term condition of our clubs, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant and well‑maintained. You'll lead both planned and reactive maintenance, manage refurbishments and support energy and sustainability initiatives across the region. This role will mainly cover the East and South‑East of England, although travel beyond these areas may be required. Our Perks:

• B-Fed - complimentary lunch or breakfast.
• Flexible schedule.
• 28 days annual leave increases with tenure.
• Free gym membership.
• Complimentary gym membership for another person (after 2 years service).
• Discounted Spa Treatments - 30%
• Discounted Spa Goods - 20% ELEMIS Products.
• Discounted Meals and Beverages - 50% cafe/bar.
• Career & Personal Development training.
• Mental Health, Well-Being and EAP Services.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Staff Awards and Bonuses.
• Discounted entertainment and shopping.

A typical day in the life of a Regional Estates Manager:

• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance, minimising downtime and disruption
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations
• Lead refurbishment and renovation projects from concept to completion
• Manage maintenance and project budgets, controlling costs without compromising quality
• Build strong relationships with contractors and suppliers, managing SLAs and performance
• Carry out regular site visits to inspect standards and identify risks or improvement opportunities
• Act as the point of contact for emergency and urgent maintenance issues
• Support sustainability and energy‑saving initiatives across the estate

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Maintain accurate records of estate assets and works completed
• Minimum 5 years' experience in estates or facilities management
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and M&E system.
• Proven experience managing refurbishment or construction projects
• Solid understanding of health and safety compliance
• Budget management and cost-control experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel and stay overnight when required

Experience within leisure, health club, gym, spa or hospitality environments would be desirable, alongside a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, familiarity with CAFM or FM systems, experience supporting new site openings or major refurbishments, and an understanding of energy management and sustainability initiatives.