Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education

Description

Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education

Full-Time GBP50,000 - GBP55,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage

Field-Based Role

Summary

Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a national leader in care and education to recruit an experienced Estates Manager for the West Midlands region.

This is a key leadership role, overseeing a diverse property portfolio supporting services for vulnerable children and adults across the region. You'll provide technical expertise, project management, and strategic estates leadership - ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation's residential and educational settings.

It's an exceptional opportunity for a qualified surveyor or estates professional ready to lead regional operations within a purpose-driven national group.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee a diverse property portfolio across the East Midlands, ensuring compliance and safety across all sitesManage, mentor, and support an Estates Supervisor and team of Mobile Maintenance OperativesDeliver small, medium, and large-scale estates projects - from scoping and tendering through to completion and handoverProvide expert technical and surveying advice to operational and senior teamsManage approved capital expenditure budgets and support long-term estates planningOversee contractors and ensure all works meet statutory compliance, including CDM, fire safety, legionella, and asbestos regulationsConduct property inspections, audits, and respond to H&S or regulatory requirements (Ofsted, CQC, CIW)Partner with operations to support growth and development plans for new and existing servicesCandidate Requirements

HND/HNC (minimum) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related disciplineExperience within care, education, or regulated environments is a mustProfessional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) preferredProven experience managing estates, facilities, or construction projects across multiple sitesStrong understanding of building safety, statutory compliance, and CDM regulationsSkilled in reading drawings and specifications with excellent attention to detailConfident communicator with experience managing contractors and internal teams

To Apply

For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact Jim Walker.

Referral Bonus

We offer GBP200 in John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral - send us someone great!

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