Estates Manager - West Midlands Residential Care & Education

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

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