Head of Estates

4 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Morgan Hunt Full time

Head of Estates The Purpose of the Job: The Head of Estates provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the College's built environment. This includes delivering the capital development programme (including the £30m Library+ project), overseeing an annual refurbishment and maintenance programme of c. £5m, leading the College's sustainability and decarbonisation objectives, managing and developing the in‑house maintenance team, responsibility for utility contracts, meter readings and contract administration, and acting as the College's professional client representative to ensure all projects meet safety, quality, and value‑for‑money standards. Strategy Leadership Develop and implement a 10‑year Estates Strategy aligned with the College's Masterplan and Carbon Reduction Plan. Provide professional advice to the Director of College Services, Bursar, Estates Committee and Finance Committee on capital planning and maintenance priorities. Lead the Estates contribution to the College's environmental and net‑zero commitments. Act as client representative for the Library+ Project, ensuring coordination between architects, consultants and College stakeholders. Oversee all major works including hostel refurbishments, kitchens and infrastructure upgrades. Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and planning/listed building consents. Maintenance Management Line‑manage the Deputy Maintenance Manager and oversee the maintenance team. Ensure effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across the estate. Manage reactive works and emergency response. Maintain accurate asset registers, drawings and statutory records. Prepare and manage Estates budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control. Prepare and manage tender documentation and JCT contracts for refurbishment and capital projects, ensuring compliance with College procurement policy and statutory requirements. Report regularly to the Director of College Services, the Bursar and Committees on expenditure and programme delivery. Act as client for our commercial property portfolio in Cambridge, managed by our external property managers. Person Specification (Essential) Degree or professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or IWFM membership). Proven track record managing major capital projects (£5m+), experience in heritage and listed building environments. Strong understanding of M&E systems, sustainability and decarbonisation (Passivhaus / BREEAM / WELL accreditation awareness). Experience leading maintenance teams in a complex estate. Excellent budget management and procurement skills. Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management. Desired Skills and Experience Capital Projects Estates Management Maintenance Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Education Location Duxford, England, United Kingdom Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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