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Estates Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WC1N, Bloomsbury, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job: Estates Manager (please read the job description and requirements before applying)
Location:London
Salary:£55,000 per annum
Goodenough College is seeking an Estates Manager (Building Fabric and Refurbishment Projects) to oversee the upkeep and efficient operation of the College’s estates.
The College provides a variety of accommodation options from shared single rooms, ensuite rooms and family flats, alongside grand halls, libraries, and common rooms. Additionally, the College owns the nearby 4* Goodenough Hotel.
The College also owns a Scottish retreat, The Burn, a 20-bedroomed Mansion House, Listed Grade B operating mainly as an academic retreat for post-graduates, hired out for private bookings, family celebrations and offered as holiday accommodation.
The Estates Manager role will lead on the scoping, planning and delivery of high-quality building fabric maintenance and internal refurbishment project works across the estate. Incorporating the building envelope, internal spaces, grounds maintenance and some critical service contracts. You will manage both planned and reactive maintenance, lead a team of fabric technicians, painters and maintenance support staff, as well as managing specialist subcontractors. You will implement regular inspections and condition surveys to ensure cost-effective maintenance strategies whilst extending asset life cycles.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in building fabric maintenance and refurbishment project management. Possess a higher-level qualification in a building-related discipline, such as building surveying, building studies, or construction management. A strong understanding of building fabric, fire regulations and health and safety, particularly relating to the maintenance and use of public/residential buildings, is essential. Experience in conducting building condition surveys and audits, to inform estates maintenance strategies, developing repair/remedial specifications, and managing asset replacement is essential. Demonstrable management experience, with a proven ability to deliver service improvement, meet contractual targets/KPIs, and develop high-performing teams. Candidates should also have experience in asset management, managing specialist contractors, and an in-house maintenance team. Excellent technical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency with relevant IT software packages, such as building management systems and CAFM.
The College is offering a salary of £55,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave, additional two days at Christmas and a free meal when working on site. If you think you might be right person for the role, then please read the full job description and person specification section before applying.
Please send your CV, with a concise one page cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role and motivation for applying. You should emphasis your relevant skills and experience. CVs sent without a covering letter will not be considered.
Applications must be emailed and addressed to Zakiyah Kihl, HR Manager.
Closing date: 21 September 2025 .
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