Regional Estates Manager - North and East

RNLI; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Estates Manager to oversee vital infrastructure that supports lifesaving operations. This leadership role involves managing a diverse estate, ensuring compliance, and leading a team dedicated to high-quality service. With a focus on strategic oversight and proactive maintenance, you'll contribute to the safety and functionality of lifeboat stations and operational buildings. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, making a tangible impact on the community and the environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in construction, civil-engineering, or estates management.
• Professional membership of a recognised body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Significant experience managing property assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Coastal Estates Managers.
• Oversee building inspections and capital projects.
• Manage regional estate budgets and deliver projects on time.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Compliance

Property Management

Education

Degree in Construction

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Estates Management

Job description

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 North and East 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

• Leading and developing 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.
• Overseeing building inspections, capital projects, repairs, and lifecycle management across a varied portfolio of coastal and operational buildings.
• Managing regional estate budgets and delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Providing expert advice across the organisation, ensuring professional standards and regulatory compliance are consistently met.

About you

• 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.

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