At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage projects and ensure compliance for safe, sustainable learning environments.
- Company: Join a supportive organisation focused on educational estate management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, flexible working, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and professional development within the Trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in creating safe and compliant educational spaces.
- Qualifications: HNC/HND in estates or buildings-related subject; strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45580 - 52992 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for an organised Projects and Compliance Estates Manager with strong premises compliance, health and safety, project management, contractor management and building services experience.
This role is officially known within the organisation as an Estates Project & Compliance Manager.
SALARY: £45,580 to £52,992 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Supporting multiple sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00pm, Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm, 37 Hours per Week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Projects and Compliance Estates Manager to provide strategic and technical management of premises projects, site compliance and estate improvement works. As a Projects and Compliance Estates Manager you will support safe, sustainable and high-quality learning environments, leading on compliance, health and safety, environmental initiatives, energy management, audits and contractor coordination. The Projects and Compliance Estates Manager will work closely with premises teams, operations managers, consultants and senior leaders to ensure buildings, systems and projects are managed effectively, safely and in line with regulatory requirements.
DUTIES
- Project Support: Support larger estate project works and assist with the implementation of new organisational strategies
- Site Compliance: Take responsibility for site and building compliance across the estate, including monitoring, reporting and record keeping
- Asbestos and Legionella Management: Maintain local asbestos management plans, coordinate surveys and support premises teams with legionella risk assessments and works
- Budget Support: Assist with annual estates budgets and local project budgets, including order requests, appraisal, approval and delivery sign-off
- Energy and Utilities: Support utility management, renewable energy contracts, meter readings and liaison with relevant external bodies
- Health and Safety Advice: Provide estates technical advice, audits, surveys, risk assessment support and documentation guidance
- Contractor Management: Coordinate estate contracts, contractor health and safety arrangements and safe working practices
- Design and Specification: Prepare designs, plans and minor project specifications in line with planning, building regulations and CDM regulations
- Asset Management: Maintain estate and compliance management systems, schedule inspections and provide monthly compliance reports
- Stakeholder Support: Prepare reports, attend meetings and advise leaders on premises legislation, building condition and estate improvements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Minimum HNC / HND qualification in an estates or buildings-related subject
- Full driving licence and own transport, with willingness and ability to travel across sites
- Evidence of continuing professional development in estates leadership, sustainability or capital project management
- Highly organised, able to prioritise, work under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally
- Able to assist premises teams with technical and operational support
- Able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and bespoke estates management software packages
- Able to interpret and present written and numerical data in spreadsheets and reports
- Able to follow safeguarding procedures and recognise when to report concerns
DESIRABLE
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in an engineering or estates-based vocation
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
- City and Guilds, NVQ or other recognised qualification in craft skills at Level 3 or equivalent
- Previous practical experience within surveying or building services
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawing software
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical services, building regulations and compliance
- Knowledge of procurement procedures and contract administration
- Experience with energy, utilities and environmental initiatives
BENEFITS
- Competitive rates of pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Career pathways across the Trust
- Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
- Online retail discount
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
- Flexible Working Arrangements
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.
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