Site Engineering Manager - Facilities & Compliance

Ace Academics Consultancy; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two campus oversight

Education sector environment

Job summary

Ace Academics Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Estates Manager / Head of Estates for a well-established FE college in South East London. Based mainly in Lewisham, you will also oversee a second campus in Southwark and ensure safe, compliant facilities.

The role covers statutory compliance, health and safety, building maintenance, contractor management and refurbishment oversight across both sites, with budgetary responsibility and regular liaison with senior management to maintain high

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Estates/Facilities Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, fire safety.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Experience overseeing multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day estates and facilities operations across two college campuses in Lewisham and Southwark.
• Ensure compliance with statutory building regulations, health & safety legislation, fire safety requirements and relevant estates policies.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and ongoing building maintenance programmes.
• Oversee statutory inspections, compliance records, risk assessments and remedial works.
• Manage and coordinate estates teams, maintenance contractors, cleaning, security and external service providers.
• Monitor building systems, including mechanical and electrical services, ensuring appropriate maintenance and compliance.
• Support refurbishment projects, minor works and ongoing improvements across both sites.
• Manage estates budgets, contractor expenditure and service delivery standards.
• Liaise with senior college management and stakeholders to ensure both campuses remain safe, operational and fit for purpose.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Leadership

Contractor management

Health & safety

PPM scheduling

Budget management

Risk assessments

Stakeholder liaison

Operational planning

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH/IWFM qualifications

Job description

Estates Manager / Head of Estates - Compliance & Facilities

Location: Lewisham, South East London - overseeing an additional site in Southwark

Pay Rate: £28-£35 per hour

Hours: Full-time

The Opportunity

Ace Academics is recruiting an experienced Estates Manager / Head of Estates on behalf of a well-established Further Education college in South East London.

Primarily based in Lewisham, the successful candidate will also oversee estates and facilities operations at an additional college campus in Southwark.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estates or Facilities Manager with a strong understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety, building maintenance and contractor management to take responsibility for maintaining safe, compliant and efficiently managed educational facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day estates and facilities operations across two college campuses in Lewisham and Southwark.
• Ensure compliance with statutory building regulations, health & safety legislation, fire safety requirements and relevant estates policies.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and ongoing building maintenance programmes.
• Oversee statutory inspections, compliance records, risk assessments and remedial works.
• Manage and coordinate estates teams, maintenance contractors, cleaning, security and external service providers.
• Monitor building systems, including mechanical and electrical services, ensuring appropriate maintenance and compliance.
• Support refurbishment projects, minor works and ongoing improvements across both sites.
• Manage estates budgets, contractor expenditure and service delivery standards.
• Liaise with senior college management and stakeholders to ensure both campuses remain safe, operational and fit for purpose.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estates Manager, Facilities Manager, Head of Estates or similar management-level position.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, fire safety and building maintenance regulations.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance teams and external service providers.
• Good understanding of PPM schedules, compliance audits, risk assessments and facilities operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple buildings or sites.
• Strong organisational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational issues.

Desirable Experience

• Previous estates or facilities management experience within Further Education, Higher Education, schools, NHS or public-sector environments.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM or relevant estates/facilities management qualifications.
• Experience overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance, capital works or refurbishment projects.
• Familiarity with statutory compliance documentation and contractor management systems.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of £26-£35 per hour.
• Senior estates management opportunity within an established education environment.
• Responsibility for two college campuses in South East London.
• Varied role combining operational leadership, compliance and facilities management.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on building safety, maintenance standards and service delivery.