Head of Estates - Client-Side - Local Property Portfolio

Role Highlights:

• Join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation and long-term stability.
• Take ownership of a diverse property portfolio located across Bristol and the surrounding area.
• Become part of an experienced and supportive Estates team.
• Enjoy a broad remit with a varied mix of estates, property and project responsibilities.
• Benefit from excellent job security and a sustainable pipeline of work.

Why Join? Make a Real Difference

Your work will have a tangible impact on the local community, helping to shape and improve services and facilities that directly benefit residents.

Diverse Local Portfolio

Manage a varied estate encompassing multiple property types, all located within Bristol and the immediate surrounding area, reducing the need for extensive travel.

Supportive Environment

You'll work alongside an established and collaborative estates team, including experienced professionals across estates, facilities, environmental management and capital projects. The organisation also benefits from strong relationships with external property and legal advisers.

Exciting Capital Projects

Lead and oversee the delivery of major new-build and refurbishment schemes, with projects valued up to £15 million, from inception through to completion.

Long-Term Investment

With secured funding and a guaranteed programme of future works, you'll have the opportunity to plan and deliver meaningful projects with confidence.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 10-years' experience delivering medium to large-scale construction and property projects as a Project Manager or Building Surveyor, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Working client-side within an existing Estates environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Candidates from consultancy backgrounds managing multiple client portfolios will also be considered.
• Professional membership such as MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM is desirable.

Benefits Package

In return, you'll receive an attractive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave, plus increasing with length of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and welfare support services.
• Staff engagement and networking groups.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme.
• High street discounts and public sector employee offer.
• Access to on-site facilities including a multi-gym, sports hall and restaurant.
• Free on-site parking.