Senior Estate Maintenance & Operations Manager

MorePeople; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Estate house available

Estate vehicle for business use

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Weekend and on-call cover by negotiatn

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Estate Maintenance Manager to join a prestigious estate in Berkshire. The role covers maintenance, refurbishment and day-to-day operation of residential, commercial, pubs, golf courses, farm buildings and historic structures.

You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, oversee refurbishment projects and ensure all buildings and facilities are safe, compliant and well maintained. Experience with energy systems and rural estates is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance, facilities management or similar hands-on operational role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating contractors.
• Proven track record in refurbishment and planned maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead estate maintenance and grounds teams; plan workloads and allocate resources.
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Manage refurbishment projects, budgets and contractors.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure safe, compliant work.
• Support operation and maintenance of energy systems (anaerobic digestion, hydroelectric turbine, biomass heating).
• Collaborate with Farm Manager to coordinate maintenance across estate.
• Ensure safety, compliance and safe working practices.
• Monitor budgets, order materials and manage resources.

Skills

Property maintenance

Facilities management

Construction

People management

Budget management

Health and safety

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

SMSTS

CIWM

WAMITAB

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an experienced Estate Maintenance Manager to join a prestigious estate in Berkshire. The role covers maintenance, refurbishment and day-to-day operation of residential, commercial, pubs, golf courses, farm buildings and historic structures.

You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, oversee refurbishment projects and ensure all buildings and facilities are safe, compliant and well maintained. Experience with energy systems and rural estates is advantageous.