Estate & Projects Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK\’s leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Working Pattern – Full-time. 40 hours per week on average, with on-call work required. £50,000 – £65,000 per year. DOE Private health care and company pension An accommodation package can be provided depending on your circumstances Essential Criteria: Demonstrate previous experience in managing rural estates Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams Demonstrate success in planning and delivering capital projects Experience in managing residential property An exciting and varied opportunity has arisen for the position of a Full-Time Estate & Projects Manager to join our enthusiastic team based in Somerset. Our Business We are a family-owned business situated six miles south-west of Yeovil. This role will manage around 1,100 acres, which includes a mix of residential and agricultural properties. The estate also includes a dairy operation consisting of over 2000 milking cows, an Arable operation, and an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant, along with some roof-mounted solar power that produces all the farm\’s electricity needs. The farm owner has been recognised within the industry by winning various awards Your Role Working closely with the business owner, you will plan and execute a management plan for all the estate\’s maintenance, property and construction operations. Also overseeing ongoing projects. Roles and responsibilities will include; Managing the estate team, including the maintenance team, property team, renewables and related teams. Help with the implementation of new innovations in all areas of the business, including reducing environmental impacts and improving productivity. Supporting the team with daily estate duties alongside the coordination and management of the estate Working closely with the business owner to develop and implement estate plans, budgets and targets. Oversee maintenance of the estate\’s infrastructure, managing procurement levels and conducting regular inspections Full responsibility for the management and upkeep of all the estate-owned residential properties. Liaising with the Property team to ensure all properties meet required standards and plans are delivered. Lead and deliver capital development projects, including budgets and coordinating internal teams. Oversee the operations of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant, supporting the AD Manager. Liaise with external contractors, consultants, utility providers, and regulatory bodies as required. Undertake proactive management and assessments of health and safety standards across the estate Collaborate with the finance team to ensure costs for ongoing projects are in line with current targets. Requirements A full UK Driving license Proof of UK right to work Demonstrate experience and exposure in the agricultural industry Show excellent communication skills, building a strong relationship with all team members to achieve high-level results Be able to adapt to different situations, with high attention to detail and organisational skills Solid understanding of health and safety legislation, estate compliance and environmental regulations. Experience and knowledge with an AD plant is preferred, but not essential. Be respectful, reliable, and calm under pressure, ready to help move the business forward Good IT & Data skills A qualification in real estate, property management, business administration or agricultural management is useful but is not essential. If you think you could make a difference by joining our team as an Estate & Projects Manager, then please get in touch. Contact James Harris for more details. James.harris@real-success.co.uk Benefits Working Pattern – Full-time. 40 hours per week on average, with on-call work required. £50,000 – £65,000 per year. Dependent on experience and the individual Private health care and company pension Working for an established, passionate business who are always looking to invest and improve An accommodation package can be provided depending on your circumstances #J-18808-Ljbffr