Regional Estates Manager

RNLI; Remote; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity is seeking a Regional Estates Manager based in Scotland to oversee its estate. This role includes leading a team of Coastal Estates Managers, ensuring compliance and safety across lifeboat stations and operational buildings. The candidate should have a degree in a related field, significant experience in property asset management, and relevant professional membership. Competitive salary and benefits provided, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing property assets across the full building lifecycle in coastal or marine environments.
• Professional membership of a recognized body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE).
• A valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Coastal Estates Managers.
• Act as sponsor for construction projects and resolve property issues.
• Oversee building inspections and lifecycle management across buildings.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Building lifecycle management

Education

Degree in construction, civil engineering, estates management, or related field

Job description

Regional Estates Manager

£49,492 – £58,226 + Benefits + Vehicle

Home based within Scotland

Ref: 20960

About us

Are you an experienced professional in construction or estates management, looking for a role where your skills directly support saving lives at sea?

We’re looking for a Regional Estates Manager to oversee the RNLI’s estate across the Scotland region. This is a vital leadership role responsible for ensuring our lifeboat stations, lifeguard infrastructure, and support buildings are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose - now and into the future.

Reporting to the Principal Estates Manager (Coastal), you’ll act as the region’s subject matter expert and be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team, providing both strategic oversight and day‑to‑day support across a diverse and dynamic estate.

Some of the benefits

At the RNLI, you’ll be part of a team that supports lifesaving work every day. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive and inclusive culture, and a generous benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life assurance
• Opportunities for professional development

Your role

As Regional Estates Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of Coastal Estates Managers to deliver high‑quality estate services across the region.
• Act as sponsor for construction projects, resolving land and property issues, and ensuring proactive maintenance and compliance.
• Oversee building inspections, capital projects, repairs, and lifecycle management across a varied portfolio of coastal and operational buildings.
• Manage regional estate budgets and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Provide expert advice across the organisation, ensuring professional standards and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

About you

To be successful, you will need:

• A degree in construction, civil‑engineering, estates management, or a related field.
• Professional membership of a recognised body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar).
• Significant experience managing property assets across the full building lifecycle, ideally in a coastal or marine environment.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness, with a track record of delivering results in complex environments.
• A valid driving licence.

Apply today and help us build and maintain the infrastructure that saves lives.

Closing date: 4 January 2026.

Interview date: w/c 12 January 2026.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero‑tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world‑class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.