Estates Manager

Our Client is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the delivery of estates and facilities services across a large and complex organisation. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for ensuring safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality estates operations while driving continuous improvement and service excellence. The successful candidate will oversee facilities management services, including the management of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contracts and external service providers. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering estates strategies, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting long-term estate development plans. Key Responsibilities Lead the management and performance of the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract, ensuring delivery against KPIs and SLAs. Ensure the security, safety, maintenance, and operational effectiveness of buildings and facilities. Act as a key liaison between senior leadership teams, estates functions, and external service providers. Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, waste management, and caretaking services. Monitor contract performance, conduct audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain estate development and maintenance plans aligned with organisational objectives. Manage revenue and capital budgets, ensuring effective financial planning and control. ..... full job details .....