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Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education Full-Time £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage Field-Based Role Summary Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a national leader in care and education to recruit an experienced Estates Manager for the West Midlands region. This is a key leadership role, overseeing a diverse property portfolio supporting services for vulnerable children and adults across the region. You'll provide technical expertise, project management, and strategic estates leadership - ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation's residential and educational settings. It's an exceptional opportunity for a qualified surveyor or estates professional ready to lead regional operations within a purpose-driven national group. Key Responsibilities Oversee a diverse property portfolio across the East Midlands, ensuring compliance and safety across all sites Manage, mentor, and support an Estates Supervisor and team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives Deliver small, medium, and large-scale estates projects - from scoping and tendering through to completion and handover Provide expert technical and surveying advice to operational and senior teams Manage approved capital expenditure budgets and support long-term estates planning Oversee contractors and ensure all works meet statutory compliance, including CDM, fire safety, legionella, and asbestos regulations Conduct property inspections, audits, and respond to H&S or regulatory requirements (Ofsted, CQC, CIW) Partner with operations to support growth and development plans for new and existing services Candidate Requirements HND/HNC (minimum) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline Experience within care, education, or regulated environments is a must Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) preferred Proven experience managing estates, facilities, or construction projects across multiple sites Strong understanding of building safety, statutory compliance, and CDM regulations Skilled in reading drawings and specifications with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator with experience managing contractors and internal teams To Apply For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact Jim Walker. Referral Bonus We offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral - send us someone great!

Job Title: Assistant Chief Property Officer Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 02/11/2025 Are you an accomplished transformation professional seeking a pivotal leadership role supporting the Chief Property Officer in advancing the Directorate of Estates & Facilities toward its ambitious new goals? The University of Manchester is inviting applications for the position of Assistant to the Chief Property Officer. This role will play a critical part in formulating and executing strategic plans, driving service transformation, and enhancing the overall impact of the Directorate. The Estates & Facilities Directorate covers a broad spectrum of activities, from commercial services to the delivery of major projects, across an extensive and complex property portfolio. We are dedicated to optimising our estate and associated services, deploying innovative technologies, adopting modern working practices, strengthening collaborative leadership, and ensuring robust governance. We are committed to redefining the potential of our campus, supporting our staff, student communities, and innovation partners. If you are motivated by transformational and purposeful leadership and you aspire to shape the future of higher education on one of the UK's greatest university campuses, we encourage you to apply. About the Role: As Assistant to the Chief Property Officer, you will provide comprehensive support across transformational initiatives, finance, business management, change and resource management, business insight, continuous improvement, all aspects of our governance and our compliance requirements, and serve as the first line of support to the Chief Property Officer. You will be instrumental in assisting the Directorate and its senior leadership team in achieving organisational goals efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Chief Property Officer, you will: Lead the development and execution of the Estates & Facilities Directorate's core governance documentation from its 3 year Directorate Plan, to its People Plan, to the Directorate Risk Register etc., ensuring alignment of the Directorate with the University's overarching Manchester 2035 strategy. Prepare, support and manage essential management "pillar" documents e.g. Directorate Budget, Service Catalogues, Service Plans, Emergency Rotas, Overarching Directorate Project Workbook, Resource Schedules, Directorate Yearly Planner, Decision Forward Plan, Comms Plan etc. Prepare and develop key policy areas and action plans required to ensure the execution of the Estates and Facilities services are effective and impactful. Produce high-quality reports, analyses, and briefing materials to facilitate effective decision-making at the University's senior levels. Promote best practices and continuous improvement in portfolio, project, and programme management to ensure timely, on-budget, and quality outcomes. Oversee performance reporting and improvement planning, monitor progress against established metrics, and identify opportunities for enhancement. Coordinate and facilitate critical forums such as Leadership Transformation Days, Senior Leadership Team meetings, Extended Leadership sessions, and Improvement and Performance Clinics. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Property Officer and senior stakeholders across Estates & Facilities, Professional Services, and Faculties. Handle complex and sensitive matters with professionalism, ensuring compliance with Information Governance, Data Protection, Equality and Diversity, and Health and Safety policies. Foster and champion, a positive, collaborative culture within Estates & Facilities, promoting values of inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility. What We're Looking For: You'll be a highly skilled business professional with a proven ability to lead in large, complex environments. Your experience and qualities will include: Degree-level education or equivalent experience in the built environment or a complimentary sector Professional qualifications in project and change management (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, BCS,) or comparable experience A strong track record of delivering strategic and operational leadership, ideally within Higher Education or similarly complex sectors Expertise in portfolio, programme, and project management, including budgetary planning and performance reporting Outstanding communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels A commitment to driving innovation, continuous improvement, and positive culture change Extra info: Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Deputy Director of Property Management, Senior Property Manager, Director of Property Operations, Assistant Director of Facilities, Regional Manager, Head of Estates, Assistant Director of Asset Management, may also be considered.

Location: Kingston Upon Hull Salary: £80K- £90K per Year Contract: Permanent Type: Full Time Job Overview Are you an experienced Senior Pre-Construction Manager looking for an exciting new challenge working on a range of exciting projects for a leading main contractor awarded with "SUNDAY TIMES: BEST PLACES TO WORK 2023"? Role Responsibilities I am looking to speak with experienced Pre-Construction professionals who can engage at the front end of the business taking responsibility for the management of the estimating team, incoming tender quality, tender recommendation and technical support that will inform the basis of the operational business need. You will report directly to the Managing Director and manage the complete tender process across multiple projects, adding value and experience to the estimating teams and ensuring the key project needs are captured to allow the accurate costing and risk appraisal. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading the bid team on a wide range of regional construction projects across health and education ranging from £5m - £30m in value, ensuring adequate bid resources are in place and taking overarching responsibility for successful bid submissions and robust management of development opportunities. Key Duties Develop the pre-construction programme, delivery programme and operational delivery strategy for each project Ensure the bid teams are managed and are collating inputs from a variety of stakeholders to ensure a robust technical and commercial submission is issued Support the development and management of talent within the pre-construction team To identify and present new opportunities for review with the Board Identify and share market intelligence to enhance our offer on future bids (for example Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction) Ensure a dynamic bid library is maintained to assist in future bid collateral and clear demonstration of our Social Value offer Report directly to Board on a weekly and monthly basis on workload and opportunities pipeline to assist in identifying any resource needs Ensure cross selling of the wider Estates business where appropriate Requirements A relevant industry qualification at HNC or above in Construction. Full valid UK driving licence. Proficiency in programming software and development of literature to clearly articulate the delivery strategy at pre-construction phase. Great organisational skills, capable of delivering multiple projects at any one time. Previous BIM Experience. Have extensive technical construction knowledge. Benefits Salary up to £80k DOE + Car Allowance. Annual Bonus. 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service. Early finish Fridays Pension & Healthcare. On-site Parking. Paid Parental Leave and Sickness Absence schemes. How to Apply Please contact Alex in our Sheffield Office on or

Catch 22 are working with a leading social care provider to recruit an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 10 schools and children's residential homes across the Manchester region. Key Responsibilities: Manage and lead on-site maintenance teams, as well as a mobile maintenance team across smaller sites. Oversee Capex and R&M budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance. Work closely with operational teams to align site requirements with budgets and service needs. Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality planned and reactive works. Support larger capital projects alongside the development team. Maintain safe, well-managed environments that directly impact service users' wellbeing. Ideal Candidate: Proven multi-site estates/facilities management experience, from a care, education or retail setting would be advantageous. Strong project management experience from inception to completion. Skilled in managing contractors, schedules of works, and tender processes. Analytical, methodical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel. Highly organised, flexible, and resilient, with excellent communication skills. Driving licence and access to own vehicle. Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field preferred. This is a permanent position, paying a salary of £45,0000 + car allowance and would be an excellent opportunity to joining a growing and rewarding organisation. If interested in this position, please apply or get in touch with Laura Hastings on (url removed) or (phone number removed).

Regional Facilities Manager, Bournemouth/ Southampton/ South Coast Region, c£60k plus car allowance (£4.8k) Catch 22 are working with a leading social care provider to recruit an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 10 special needs schools and children's residential homes across the Bournemouth/ Southampton/ South Coast region. Key Responsibilities: Manage site managers (with on-site maintenance teams), and mobile maintenance technicians across the smaller sites. Oversee Capex and R&M budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance. Work closely with operational teams to align site requirements with budgets and service needs. Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality planned and reactive works. Support larger capital projects alongside the development team. Maintain safe, well-managed environments that directly impact service users' wellbeing. Ideal Candidate: Proven multi-site estates/facilities management experience, from a care, education or retail setting would be advantageous. Strong project management experience from inception to completion. Skilled in managing contractors, schedules of works, and tender processes. Analytical, methodical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel. Highly organised, flexible, and resilient, with excellent communication skills. Driving licence. Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field preferred. This is a permanent position, paying a salary of c£60,0000 + car allowance/ car and would be an excellent opportunity to joining a growing and rewarding organisation. This is a Hybrid role with option to work from home 2-3 days p/week. Please apply with CV and cover note including salary expectations and notice period.

Estate Manager A vacancy has arisen for an Estate Manager (Health, Safety & Environmental Protection) to work within the Estates team at our offices in York. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for all compliance aspects of the RFCA YH estate and will deliver support, advice and guidance on all safety, health, environmental, fire and compliance matters. In addition, they will provide facilities management (FM) across specific sites within the RFCA YH regional estate. At the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Yorkshire and the Humber (RFCA YH) we champion the Reserve and Cadet Forces across our region, through community and corporate engagement, estate management and recruitment support to local Reserve Units and Cadet Detachments. We have been the voice for Yorkshire and the Humber s Navy, Army and Air Force Reservists and Cadets since 1908. The RFCA YH offices are based just a short walk out of York city centre within a historic former residential home. As well as having free parking we also have a beautiful garden to look out on or enjoy a lunch break in, making it a very special and unique workspace. The annual holiday entitlement is 25 days, which increases to 30 days after 5 years. Previous service in the Armed Forces also qualifies the employee to 30 days on entry. This is in addition to the 8 statutory Bank Holidays and 1 additional privilege day. A pool car will be made available due to the need to travel around the region visiting sites. What you need: Hold, or be working towards, a NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification. Experience in health & safety and environmental risk management, including a sound understanding of relevant legislation and compliance auditing. Be conversant with health and safety legislation, regulation and codes of practice. Capable of prioritising workloads to meet deadlines during periods of significant change. Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Applications. Experience of developing and implementing health & safety management systems in the hard facilities management sector Accomplished communicator capable of preparing and delivering business cases, both written and oral. Experience working with Risk Assessments and Risk Registers Experience of working with a variety of Stakeholders and able to build strong working relationships with industry partners. Current and full driving licence. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th November, interviews on Monday 10th November. Does this sound like you? Please hit apply now! Our reference : SE4019 Vacancy : Estate Manager Location : York Salary : £36,530 Hours : Full time, 37 hours worked between 08.30 and 16.30 National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association for Yorkshire and The Humber INDSH

Asset Management Opportunity - Permanent Client-Side Role - Charitable Sector Your new company Working for Barnado's means that you will be working for an inclusive employer with a cultivating culture where everyone can belong and thrive through inclusion and connectivity. This is your opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading children's charities, with a proud history dating back over 150 years. Your work within this role will play a key role in Barnado's mission to support vulnerable children, young people, and families across the country, helping them to overcome challenges, and build bright futures. Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Asset Manager to join a client-side property team at Barnado's - managing a portfolio of varied properties. This role will encompass responsibility for asset management, including acquisitions, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease re-gear, and disposals. You will work closely with stakeholders across retail, children services, and residential, to deliver property solutions which help to deliver on goals and strategic objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (essential). Demonstrate an understanding of the property market, trends, and challenges. Bring forwards extensive expertise in negotiating property-related transactions. Confidence in leading, planning, and delivering projects - consulting with others, and ensuring that objectives are delivered on time. What you'll get in return A role with Barnado's is more than just a salary! Flexible working arrangements, promoting work life balance and equality of opportunity for all. Annual leave entitlement of 26 days per year + bank holidays. Service-related sick pay. Access to a group contributory pension plan. Cycle to work scheme. A salary, of up to £57,065 per year. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #

Application closing date: 31st January 2022 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join our thriving facilities management business, this role will be based in Scotland and will require you to be in commutable distance of Rosyth. As the Commercial Manager, you will support and work with the team in Scotland and Northern Ireland to effectively and efficiently manage the commercial operation of the contract operation. You will be a part of a larger Commercial team, which together support the Defence Training Estate across the UK.   Duties of the role: Support the supply chain management processes Responsible for the regional Early Warning and Contract Risk Management process Provide data and reports as required to all relevant stakeholders Provide commercial advice Ensure compliance with the Internal Control Document Support the Additional Works process and provide management reporting Responsible for all aspects of the commercial management of the Additional Works Support the implementation and management of Framework contracts     The ideal person: Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Knowledge of QS theories and techniques gained through a Level 6 qualification or equivalent and proven experience Detailed knowledge of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) (highly desirable but not essential) Apply planning and analysis skills Produce reliable management information, reports and recommendations Manage budgets through maximising income and controlling costs Cost manage to best advantage the delivery of Additional Works and Services Cost and commercially manage individual projects through all stages of the project lifecycle Manage and work with contractors Competent IT Communicate clearly drive continuous improvement     About Landmarc: Landmarc is a company enriched with a long partnership with the Ministry of Defence in the UK to ensure their military training estates are safe, effective and sustainable places to train the armed forces. We directly employ around 1300 skilled and experienced people and active across 120 sites in the UK, covering an area of 190,000 hectares including 45,000 hectares of SSSIs. Benefits: Landmarc will provide you with a competitive salary, company car or car allownce, company phone and laptop to carry out this role, however, In addition these we also offer the following main benefits amongst many others:   Pension Scheme Reimbursement of professional fees and on-going training Annual salary review Life assurance SmartGo Holiday Loyalty days Holiday purchase Family friendly policy Some remote working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday   To apply for this great opportunity, please click the apply button now and one of our recruitment team will be in touch shortly, either via email or telephone. Landmarc are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. For more information please visit www.landmarcsolutions.com/privacy-notice Landmarc Support Services are an equal opportunities employer.

This is an exciting time to join Sense Property, the Estates function of the national charity, Sense. We support over 3000 people with deafblindness and other complex communication disabilities, and have over 200 properties – day centres, residential accommodation, offices and charity shops – in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Title: Senior Building Surveyor Reference number: 46580 Location: Remote Salary: £60,000 Inclusive Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent About the role Under our new strategy, our ambitions include increasing our support tenfold and significantly expanding our programmes. This will involve acquiring and developing new properties, renovating existing ones and disposing of those we no longer need. That’s where you come in. Following a review of how we deliver our property services, we need a Senior Building Surveyor who is ready to meet these challenges, someone who one who can use their initiative, develop new ideas, and is willing to fulfil their potential to the full. Does this sound like you? We look forward to receiving your application. This role can be remote but you must be prepared to travel to our main office in Crayford 1 -2 days per week. Responsibilities include: Manage a team of four Regional Building Surveyors to ensure they meet local clients’ needs for user-friendly advice and prompt, effective professional support. Contribute to the development of Sense’s annual capital programme and manage its implementation, overseeing schedules of works, contract specification and tendering and authorising stage and final payments. Lead on the specification and management of high-value construction and refurbishment projects and deliver them within budget and on time while minimising service user disruption. Develop and manage a programme of annual stock condition assessments of each property and associated costed planned preventative maintenance schedules. Manage, monitor and control the maintenance budgets, and provide property-related financial information to enable other staff to prepare bids and make financial forecasts. Create and run approved contractor networks throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to carry out annual inspections and both planned and responsive maintenance. Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and contracts are understood and applied effectively by the team. Check and ensure that all Sense properties meet the necessary testing, validating, certification and registration requirements. Assist with acquisition and disposals and schedules of dilapidations through to completion, obtaining best value, supervising on site and providing clients with regular progress reports. Ensure the team create and update comprehensive records on Sense properties to ensure up to date accurate data. Carry out other work, in line with the job’s purpose and salary, to support the Property team in meeting Sense’s changing needs for advice and support on building surveying. Essential requirements: Chartered Surveyor Building Surveying (MRICS) or Chartered Builder (MCIOB) or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Degree in Building Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience. Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and regulations applicable to surveying and experience of applying them. Substantial work experience in a mixed portfolio building surveying environment, including commercial properties. Experienced in managing teams, and able to manage staff working remotely, including setting operational plans, KPIs and managing performance. Proven experience of using AutoCAD. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior managers, other Sense staff, surveying professionals, property owners, the public and volunteers. Project and time management skills. Willing and able to work flexibly, including additional and unsocial hours and travel to Sense properties in England, Wales and Northern, making overnight stays if necessary. Full UK driving licence About Sense For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement. Closing date: Thursday 13 January 2022 Interview date: To be confirmed Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. No agencies please.

The Property team at Reed recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our Clients team who provide a range of services to local communities and to the healthcare sector. With a network of locations across the UK the Company has been growing steadily and is constantly reviewing its property portfolio, service contracts and support to its regional teams. There are 3 focus areas within this role being: Estates ManagementThis role under the guidance and support of the Commercial team will manage our building estate. This will include identification of new buildings, securing and negotiation of leases, and fit out construction, along with through-life ownership to dilapidations and final handover to landlords at lease termination. There will also be a requirement for involvement in tender evaluations and other strategic initiatives, providing relevant competitive costing, Capex and budget management and contractor negotiation and management. GovernanceAlong with the Group Indirect Procurement team there is a requirement for setting strategic direction with vendor selection & carrying out contract negotiation with contractors/vendors for support services both for centralised national contracts in additional to supporting local contracts as required. This will include the monitor and manage of on-site contractors through regular management meetings including measurement of KPI's, review of H&S risk assessments and procedures alongside the Governance team and providing data and information as relevant. Repair & MaintenanceThe role will take responsibility for the operational running of the sites, focussing on all aspects of relevant contractor management related to construction, maintenance, utilities, plant, fittings and furnishings at a Company-wide level in addition to supporting small projects, maintenance, and repairs at a local level in partnership with Service Centre Managers. With proven experience as a multi-site Facilities Manager, you will work across the business to provide support and to heighten the professionalism of the department through development and improvement of existing processes and contracts. In particular you will build strong working relationships with Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Governance to ensure that their premises enable quality and meet the needs of the business, service users and are legally compliant. About you - Ability to manage both hard & soft services and contracts. Proven strong contractor negotiation and management skills that ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective solutions. Flexible, thoroughly self-motivated, and tenacious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent leadership skills with drive to complete to deadlines Good analytical/critical thinking Experience with building maintenance upkeep, structural issues, and grounds maintenance. Contract management knowledge and experience gained in service delivery surroundings. Understanding and experience of managing health & safety legislative, contractual and management system requirements within facility management. Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices

You have the opportunity to join a leading name within the hospitality arena as Estates Manager covering the South East region. Our client stand out from the crowd as a brand that is constantly evolving and are a trusted business with a large number of sites across the country, looking to expand further in the months and years to come with exciting plans for growth. You have the opportunity to join this progressive business as Estates Manager responsible for the South East region - the successful candidate can be based anywhere from Oxfordshire down and across to the North Home Counties, London, East Anglia, Essex, Kent or Sussex. Responsibilities; As Estates Manager you will manage rent events and impact on rent role of a regional portfolio as well as wider Estates Management matters. Rent responsibility will include completion of all inspections, valuations, negotiations and settlement of rent reviews and lease renewals acting as both landlord and tenant. The Estates Manager will be involved with rental valuation work for new lets and proposed investments, handling any new dispute resolution cases and opportunities in regard to L&T advice. What you will need to be successful; You will be a Charted Surveyor (MRICS or AssocRICS) Proven track record and stable career history within a relevant sector You will be a results driven professional who always meets deadlines. An excellent negotiator who is also able to use your influencing skills effectively. You will have the ability to think creatively and be bold with the decisions you make. Self-Starter who is a confident decision maker / able to work on your own initiative. Strong planning and organisational skills Knowledge of the Pub Code You will hold a Full Driving License

Building Surveyor / Compliance Manager - Immediate Opportunity Warrington - Cheshire £38,000 - £45,000 plus full package. The Opportunity An immediate opportunity currently exists for an experienced building surveyor to join an established property company. As an in-house building surveyor, you will play a key part in ensuring that all aspects of the organisation's statutory compliance responsibilities are currently managed and adhered. The organisation has a mixed regional portfolio of property interests which includes commercial, retail and residential property. Working closely with other key stakeholders within the property team your skills and experience will need to demonstrate the following key areas: Key Skills and Attributes Degree or professionally qualified Chartered Building Surveyor. Five years of relevant statutory. Experience of being accountable for professional delivery or an organisation's statutory and regulatory compliance. Fully conversant with current legislation associated with Gas, Oil, Electrical, Asbestos, Water Quality, Portable Appliances and PUWER. Experience of working within the Asbestos sector as a surveyor would be an advantage. Both Commercial and Residential compliance experience would be desirable. Able to appoint, manage and evaluate key suppliers. Experience of working with CAFM / H&S systems. Ability to produce and compile accurate and timely management reports. Customer centric having the ability to demonstrate first-class interpersonal skills. Summary The position provides an exceptional opportunity to work with an interesting and diverse portfolio of buildings. Our client is keen to consider capable individuals from either a consultancy, registered provider, estates or a public sector background. Rewards and Benefits The position provides a highly competitive salary, attractive pension, bonus, healthcare and a number of other benefits. Early applications are strongly encouraged as this is an immediate permanent opportunity

Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as surveyors, town planners, airfield pavement experts, foresters and construction engineers. We work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Job description The Mechanical & Electrical Manager is a key member of the Regional Technical Team which provides multi-disciplinary technical services, support and advice to colleagues and customers involved in the management of the Defence estate in Scotland & Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide services, support and advice in relation to all matters that fall within the technical remit of an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Manager, including in relation to elements that are specifically relevant on the Defence estate. The services, support and advice will be in relation to both hard and soft facilities management, as well as capital works projects delivered by Regional Delivery across the Scotland & Northern Ireland region. The successful applicant will be involved in the mobilisation and steady-state operation of the first of the new Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) hard facilities management contracts, due for award in November 2020. Responsibilities Delivery of maintenance and other programmes of work Support the delivery of the region’s annual programme of revenue and capital works by: developing requirements and solutions in conjunction with project stakeholders; pricing and procurement activity; monitoring delivery of the works by the Industry Partner, including contract administration; supporting project handover and resolution of issues in-use. For higher value and/or higher complexity projects, this may include acting as Project Owner with full accountability for delivery of the project. Contract Compliance and Assurance Undertake compliance reviews for contracted works, including planned and reactive maintenance, and report findings and make recommendations in the interests of ensuring continuation of statutory and mandatory compliance as well as operational capability. Work with Performance & Engagement colleagues in planning, undertaking and reporting as a result of programmed and reactive assurance checks, including LfE activities. Strategic Compliance Act as regional focal point for one or more Working Groups responsible for the development and implementation of best practice in relation to the work of the Strategic Compliance Committee (such as Fuels, Gas and Electrical Infrastructure). Safety & Risk Management Manage the introduction of M&E related Safety Notices and other related policies within the Region; advise on M&E related risks and work proactively with other stakeholders in the identification, mitigation and closure of risks. Technical Development Contribute to a strong ethos of team development and continuous improvement through personal development and knowledge sharing. Contract Mobilisation Support the mobilisation of the new FDIS hard FM contract by working in collaboration with the incoming Supplier to ensure full operational readiness at In-Service Date (currently June 2021). Any other tasks that reasonably fall within the remit of the Regional Technical Team. Essential Experience & Skills The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Significant experience in managing mechanical and electrical services within a complex construction, estates or property management environment (a bias towards either mechanical or electrical will be acceptable so long as experience has been gained across both disciplines).

Regional Support Manager Location: Kent and Sussex Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: Full time, Permanent We are Gov Facility Service Ltd, a non-profit company owned entirely by the Ministry of Justice, supplying facilities management services to 50 prisons over the South and East of the UK with an employee count of 1400. We are seeking a Regional Support Manager to take ownership of the operational management and delivery of all facilities management services delivered in parts of the Kent and Sussex region. This is an active, visible and flexible site role requiring excellent client relationship, team leadership and supplier management skills. Reporting to the Regional Accounts Director (RAD) they will implement delivery of Estates and Facilities services across a number of establishments. This will mean taking ownership of specific projects and performance improvement/initiatives. You will be an exceptional Facilities Manager at the top of your game, with at least two years' experience in facilities management. Why join us? * In addition to the below we have been identified as key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, due to the critical work that we undertake to maintain the prison estate, and so the stability and security that we offer to employees is even more relevant than ever * You will be joining a core part of the public sector, and as a government employee can be assured of the job security and stability that the volatile private sector simply can't provide. You will have a consistent place of work, a supportive team around you, and be valued for your skill and experience, rather than forced to focus on profit margins for shareholders. If you are successful, you will be offered a competitive salary along with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and entry into our pension scheme from day one. You must be able to demonstrate the following Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum of 2+ years management experience, including the management of first line managers * Proven analytical and financial management acumen with demonstrable commercial experience * Able to manage excellent relationships with our site managers, clients, suppliers and other partners within a region. * Demonstrate performance management across teams and service lines, reporting on and monitoring performance. * Planning and Project Management Skills * Essential Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you'd like to find out more then please apply today and we'll be in touch. National Security vetting requirements, for working within the Prison Estate - Successful applicants will need to confirm their employment history for at least 5 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 5 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account. No agencies please