Head of Estates

4 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

Role Overview

The Head of Estates Projects & Operations leads the delivery of construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects, ensuring they are designed, tendered, and managed effectively. This role also oversees space utilization, facilities management systems, compliance, and service contracts while driving continuous improvement across estates operations.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, the post holder will play a key role in strategic estate planning, ensuring alignment with university objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead estates projects, operations, and maintenance teams, ensuring service excellence.
  • Oversee capital and revenue projects, maintaining quality, budget, and timeline standards.
  • Develop and implement project management frameworks and best practices.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Identify funding opportunities and support the development of business cases for estate improvements.
  • Monitor and report on project performance, risk management, and financial planning.

Person Specification

Essential:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in estates, construction, or engineering.
  • Proven experience leading complex estates and construction projects.
  • Strong budget management, contract negotiation, and compliance knowledge.
  • Ability to implement project management tools and frameworks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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