Regional Property & Estates Manager

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main Purpose

The Regional Property Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of property-related projects across a designated region. This includes overseeing capital works, refurbishments, relocations, and maintenance programmes to ensure properties are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The role requires strong project management capability, stakeholder engagement, and a clear understanding of property and estates management.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
  • Lead and manage multiple property projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, programmes, and budgets.
  • Procure and manage external consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders, including senior management, operational teams, and regional leaders.
  • Build strong working relationships with external partners such as landlords, local authorities, and contractors.
  • Provide regular project updates, reports, and presentations.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure effective cost control and value for money across all projects.
  • Support business case development and investment appraisals.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure all projects adhere to health & safety legislation and best practice (CDM Regulations where applicable).
  • Undertake risk assessments and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and audit trails.
• Property & Asset Management Support
  • Work closely with estates/property teams to align projects with wider property strategy.
  • Contribute to asset planning, lifecycle management, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Support condition surveys and prioritisation of capital works.

About You

• Proven experience in property or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of building construction, refurbishment, and maintenance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong financial and budget management capability.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation (e.g., CDM Regulations).
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in a regional or multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency in buildings.
• Project planning and organisation.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Negotiation and influencing.
• Leadership and collaboration.

Rewards

You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and support.
• Company Pension.
• Group life assurance.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Free parking.

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button. Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled, therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.