Senior Estates Leader, Scotland – Multi-site Portfolio

scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to £10,000

Car allowance £6,000 per year +Mileage

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Care Concern Group is seeking an experienced Head of Estates for Scotland to lead our estates function across ~74 properties. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to drive safety, compliance and operational performance.

You will manage a four-person team, oversee budgets, supplier performance and CAFM data, and partner with Directors to translate group strategy into regional delivery. The position offers home-based working with Scotland-wide travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading estates or facilities management across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, building services, PPM and property risk management.
• Proven budget management and contractor or supplier management experience.
• Ability to develop teams, manage competing priorities and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four, setting clear objectives and driving accountability and performance.
• Oversee statutory compliance, audits, remedial actions and property-related risks, working closely with Health & Safety, Quality and Operations.
• Ensure effective delivery of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and emergency works.
• Manage regional budgets, monitor expenditure and support forecasting and capital investment planning.
• Drive supplier performance, contractual compliance, quality and value for money.
• Support the effective use of the group's CAFM system, strengthening compliance records, asset information and performance reporting.
• Contribute to refurbishment and improvement programmes, ensuring investment decisions are informed by property condition, risk and business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with Regional Directors, Home Managers, contractors and senior colleagues to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

Tools

CAFM systems

Budget management

Job description

Care Concern Group is seeking an experienced Head of Estates for Scotland to lead our estates function across ~74 properties. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to drive safety, compliance and operational performance.

You will manage a four-person team, oversee budgets, supplier performance and CAFM data, and partner with Directors to translate group strategy into regional delivery. The position offers home-based working with Scotland-wide travel.