Assistant Director of Estates & Major Projects

Assistant Director of Estates & Major Projects Rate: £800 - £1000 Daily Rate - DOE Location: London / Hybrid Contract Length: 6 Months Initially

We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Estates & Major Projects to provide strategic leadership for a large and diverse estate within a complex, high-profile organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a long-term estates strategy that supports organisational growth, sustainability and operational excellence. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the Assistant Director of Estates & Major Projects will oversee the management, development and transformation of a significant property portfolio and infrastructure estate.

The Role

The Assistant Director of Estates & Major Projects will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for estates strategy, capital development, facilities management, maintenance, sustainability and compliance. The role will ensure the estate supports organisational objectives while delivering safe, efficient and future-ready environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a strategic estates vision and long-term masterplan
• Leading major capital development programmes and infrastructure projects
• Overseeing the management of a large and complex operational estate
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and sustainability targets
• Managing significant estates budgets and resources
• Building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, external partners and suppliers
• Leading organisational initiatives relating to decarbonisation, sustainability and modernisation of the estate
• Driving continuous improvement across estates operations and service delivery

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced estates & major projects leader with a strong track record of delivering strategic estates management within complex environments. You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience in estates, property or facilities management
• Demonstrable success delivering major capital projects and estates transformation programmes
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and significant budgets
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management expertise
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively at executive and board level
• A strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach

Experience within sectors such as higher education, healthcare, government, or large infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of a significant estate portfolio. The successful candidate will help drive innovation, sustainability and transformation while delivering environments that enable people and organisations to thrive.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply or contact us directly.