Strategic Estates & Capital Projects Lead

The Forge Brook Trust; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Forge Brook Trust seeks an experienced Estates lead to join our Central Services Team, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer. You will be the primary contact for Headteachers and Business Managers on Health, Safety, Critical Incidents and Estates, delivering major capital projects.

We seek a strategic, commercially astute leader to champion estate design, refurbishment, and inclusive learning spaces while managing SCA funding and central procurement.

Qualifications

• Strategic estates leadership experience in multi-site portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and building safety acts.
• Experience with major capital projects and public sector frameworks.

Responsabilités

• Write and oversee a 3-5 year estates plan based on surveys and priorities.
• Lead Trust-wide Health & Safety compliance and risk management.
• Act as Contract Administrator for high-value capital projects and lead final accounts.
• Lead sustainability networks, decarbonisation and energy efficiency in schools.
• Manage emergency planning and rapid response to critical incidents.
• Line manage estates teams supporting the Trust Estates Manager.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Contract administration

Project management

Formation

Building qualification

Related degree or equivalent experience

Description du poste

The Forge Brook Trust seeks an experienced Estates lead to join our Central Services Team, reporting to the Chief Finance Officer. You will be the primary contact for Headteachers and Business Managers on Health, Safety, Critical Incidents and Estates, delivering major capital projects.

We seek a strategic, commercially astute leader to champion estate design, refurbishment, and inclusive learning spaces while managing SCA funding and central procurement.