Estates Manager

Seeking an experienced hands-on Estates Manager to lead on the scoping, planning and delivery of high-quality building fabric maintenance and internal refurbishment project works across the estate.

Job details Location

Mecklenburgh Square WC1N 2AB

£55,000 per annum

Hours of work

40 hours a week (Monday to Friday)

Contract

Permanent

August 26, 2026

Goodenough College is seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Manager to oversee the effective management, maintenance and improvement of our estate. This is a varied role combining estate management, building fabric maintenance, minor works and soft refurbishment programmes, with responsibility for ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality environments for Members, colleagues and visitors.

Working closely with the Head of Estates and wider Estates team, you will manage planned and reactive maintenance, lead in-house staff and specialist contractors, support asset management planning, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes for building fabric, ensuring statutory and health and safety requirements are met.
• Lead the annual soft refurbishment programme, including inspections, cyclical decoration, bathroom and kitchen renewals and other minor works.
• Manage, support and develop the fabric team, painters and porters, setting clear priorities and maintaining high service standards.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, to specification and within budget.
• Use CAFM and related systems to monitor assets, maintenance activity, service performance and records.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of works, reports and recommendations to support effective maintenance, procurement and asset planning.
• Monitor budgets, validate payment claims and ensure value for money across maintenance and project activity.
• Support emergency response arrangements and ensure accurate records are maintained for compliance and operational continuity.

Person Specification

• Experience of hard facilities management, including maintenance, repairs and capital projects.
• Experience of undertaking building condition surveys and audits, producing reports to inform estates maintenance strategies, writing repair specifications and planning asset replacement.
• Working knowledge of relevant Acts and health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
• Experience of managing specialist contractors and an in-house maintenance team.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills, including presenting data to inform decision making.
• Line management experience, including managing and developing a team.
• Strong use of Microsoft Office applications and effective use of specialist software such as CAFM and BMS.
• Experience of procurement, tendering and budget management, including cost control and securing value for money.

Closing date: 26 August 2026

Applicants must provide evidence of the right to live and work in the UK.