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Job Title: Estates Manager Location: RenfrewshireSalary: £52,700 plus excellent benefitsWorking Pattern: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced Estates Manager with a passion for driving excellence in property management, maintenance, and strategic development? Our client, OneRen, is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the effective management and optimisation of their property portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation's asset management and maintenance strategy across a diverse range of facilities.OneRen are passionate about the part they play in improving life-long physical and mental health in every one of our communities. The trust provides a range of affordable, accessible and ambitious services that are open to all that improve personal, social and economic outcomes. OneRen's goal is to improve the people of Renfrewshire's health and wellbeing by working in partnership to design and deliver a range of life-enhancing and accessible cultural, leisure and sporting opportunities that meet local needs and improve life chances across the population.OneRen operate a wide range of provisions across the breadth of Renfrewshire. From multi-use leisure facilities to cultural venues which support programme, services and collaborative spaces, OneRen operate: 9 indoor sports facilities 4 town halls 5 museums 12 Libraries 19 playing fields 1 golf course The Role As Estates Manager, you will lead on all aspects of property maintenance, repairs, compliance, and estate strategy. You will manage budgets, coordinate contractors, and ensure that all buildings and facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned with organisational objectives.Reporting to the Strategic Operations Manager you will ensure that the estates function delivers best value, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Oversee a diverse property portfolio, ensuring optimal use, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Manage planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance activities. Lead on property-related projects including refurbishments, redevelopments, and new builds. Commission and supervise external contractors and service providers. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including health and safety, fire regulations, and equality legislation. Prepare and monitor estates and maintenance budgets, ensuring effective financial control. Develop and implement asset management and property investment strategies. Provide professional advice and detailed reports to senior management and stakeholders. Manage and develop a small technical team, ensuring effective workforce planning and professional development. Foster a strong health and safety culture across all estate operations. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in estate management processes and systems. About You You'll be a strategic, hands-on professional with a solid background in estates, facilities, or property management, ideally within a complex public, community, or commercial environment. Managing multiple assets is essential. You'll combine technical knowledge with excellent leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Essential Criteria: Strong experience in property maintenance and facilities contract management. Evidence of managing a varied and diverse portfolio of properties. Proven track record in managing budgets and staff teams. Knowledge of statutory property inspection and maintenance requirements. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Desirable: Degree or HND in surveying, facilities management, or a related field. Membership of RICS or equivalent professional body. Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH). Experience within public sector or leisure estate management. Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. How to Apply If you are an experienced Estates Manager looking for your next challenge and want to make a tangible impact within a respected and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to Jackie MacGregor via the 'Apply Now' option.

Architectural Technician Certain Advantage is hiring for an Architectural Technician for a fantastic Engineering client based in Plymouth. The role is on a permanent basis.£50,000+ benefits (Hybrid working, 2 days on-site every week) The Role: The Architectural Technician will work in partnership with the customer to deliver technical support across both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities within the Dockyard. This includes involvement in refurbishment, renovation, and new build projects, ensuring all architectural elements are designed, developed, and delivered in line with operational needs, safety standards, and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert advice on a range of construction and architectural matters. Contribute to multiple stages of the RIBA design process. Prepare and develop detailed drawings, plans, and technical specifications. Collaborate effectively with key customer stakeholders and members of the design team. Coordinate and liaise with statutory authorities to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The individual We're looking for people with: Strong communication skills - able to deliver clear, confident presentations, actively listen, and convey information effectively. Understanding of the nuclear sector or other safety-critical environments; experience within dockyard, marine, Defence, or MoD settings, particularly involving asset lifecycle management. Solid knowledge of commercial and industrial environments. Proven experience managing projects in line with environmental and regulatory compliance requirements. Familiarity with common data environments (CDEs) and digital data delivery platforms. Experience working across a range of project sizes, demonstrating versatility and a broad technical skill set. Degree in a relevant architectural discipline (preferred). 10+ years of architectural experience with a proven record of delivering projects through RIBA Stages 3-5, including acting as Lead Designer and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams. Experience across RIBA Stages 0-2 is advantageous. Strong proficiency in Revit and/or other BIM-enabled software, with experience delivering projects to BIM Level 2 standards. Skilled in the interpretation and production of detailed architectural drawings and specifications. Sound understanding of current legislation, including CDM and the Building Safety Act, with clear awareness of associated roles and responsibilities. Adaptable and proactive, capable of working effectively in dynamic or ambiguous environments while maintaining a customer-focused approach. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Business Support, Legal, Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.