Strategic Estate & Asset Manager

Prime Recruitment Services Limited; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lisburn City Council is seeking an experienced Estate Manager to lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of estate and asset management services across the Council’s property portfolio.

You will manage a broad range of properties, advise on acquisitions and leasing, and ensure compliance, energy management and proactive maintenance. The role requires leadership, strong commercial awareness and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ Level 4 in Estate/Asset Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in asset management.
• Strong knowledge of legislation including CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and Health & Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of Council properties and maintenance requirements.
• Advise on property acquisitions, disposals, leasing and licensing.
• Oversee planned and preventive maintenance programmes and related contracts.
• Lead property surveys, cost estimates, economic appraisals and business cases.
• Collaborate with internal departments, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Ensure statutory property compliance including asbestos and legionella management.
• Support energy, utility and carbon management initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Manage estate health and safety risks and coordinate inspections.
• Lead, develop and mentor staff within Estate Management.
• Manage budgets and contribute to planning and decision-making.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Council committees.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and collaborative procurement.
• deputise for Head of Asset Management when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Asset management

Project planning

Contract management

Health & Safety regulations

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 4 in Estate/Asset Management

Job description

Lisburn City Council is seeking an experienced Estate Manager to lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of estate and asset management services across the Council’s property portfolio.

You will manage a broad range of properties, advise on acquisitions and leasing, and ensure compliance, energy management and proactive maintenance. The role requires leadership, strong commercial awareness and collaboration with internal teams and external partners.