Regional Estates Manager in North East

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Kara Healthcare

Kara Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality dementia, nursing, residential and respite care. We believe every resident deserves choice, dignity and independence.

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We are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially minded Regional Estates Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, compliance and improvement of our care homes across the North East region.

This is a key leadership role, ensuring our homes remain safe, comfortable, well-maintained and fit for purpose for residents, staff and visitors.

The Role

You will manage estates and facilities across multiple care homes, overseeing maintenance, statutory compliance, contractors, budgets and property improvement projects.

Working closely with care home managers, senior leaders and external suppliers, you will ensure property risks are managed effectively and high standards are maintained across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

Estates and Maintenance

• Oversee planned maintenance, repairs and the overall condition of care homes.
• Carry out regular site visits and inspections, identifying risks and prioritising essential works.
• Develop maintenance plans and improve the reliability of buildings, equipment and essential services.
• Support care home managers with property-related issues.

Compliance and Health & Safety

• Ensure statutory inspections, servicing, testing and remedial works are completed on time.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety, electrical and gas safety, water hygiene, Legionella and asbestos requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates and action plans.
• Identify and elevate risks, support CQC readiness and ensure contractors follow health and safety procedures.

Contractor and Supplier Management

• Manage external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Monitor quality, response times, costs and value for money.
• Support procurement, tendering and contract negotiations.
• Resolve performance issues and ensure work is completed to the required standard.

Projects and Budget Management

• Manage refurbishment, property improvement and capital investment projects.
• Control maintenance budgets and capital expenditure.
• Monitor project costs, quality, timescales and health and safety.
• Identify investment priorities, energy-saving opportunities and long-term maintenance needs.
• Report on expenditure, compliance, risks and performance.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Support and guide care home managers and estates colleagues.
• Work with senior leaders to improve property standards and manage risks.
• Ensure maintenance work minimises disruption and protects residents' safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Promote consistent standards and continuous improvement across the region.

About You

You will be an experienced estates or facilities management professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple sites.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in estates management, facilities management, building services or property maintenance.
• Experience managing multiple sites, preferably in healthcare, social care or another regulated environment.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance, building compliance, fire safety, health and safety and asset management.
• Experience managing contractors, service contracts, budgets and capital projects.
• Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to assess risks, prioritise workloads and make effective decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a commitment to maintaining safe, high-quality environments.
• Flexibility to travel regularly between care homes across the North East region.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant qualification in estates management, facilities management, building services, construction or engineering is desirable.

IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualifications, IWFM membership, and experience in contract, project or asset management would be advantageous.

Candidates must have the appropriate technical competence for the role. Specialist compliance work must be undertaken or supervised by suitably qualified professionals.

What Success Looks Like

• Effective planned maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Timely completion of repairs and remedial works.
• Improved building condition and fewer avoidable breakdowns.
• Effective budget management and value for money.
• Successful delivery of refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Strong contractor performance and consistent standards.
• Safe, comfortable and compliant environments for residents and staff.

What We Offer

• A senior regional leadership opportunity within a growing care organisation.
• The opportunity to influence estates strategy and property investment.
• A varied role combining operational management and strategic planning.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.

Why Join Kara Healthcare?

As Regional Estates Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining safe, comfortable and well-managed care homes where residents can live with dignity and confidence.

Your leadership will help protect our properties, strengthen compliance and support our teams in delivering high-quality care.

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