Estate Manager
Full time, perm
Kidderminster
Company Overview
A well-established industrial and manufacturing organisation with multiple UK sites, delivering complex engineering and manufacturing operations. The company is recognised for its high standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence, providing a secure and efficient working environment for all personnel.
Role Overview
The Estate Manager will report to the Facilities & Security Manager and will be responsible for managing personnel and service partners to ensure a legally compliant, safe, and secure working environment. The role focuses on team management, operational performance, and delivery of facilities services to meet stakeholder objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the site, services, infrastructure, and buildings are maintained to a high standard to support the health, safety, and well-being of all personnel.
- Ensure the facility meets corporate policies, legislative regulations, and health & safety requirements.
- Manage all aspects of building functions to ensure operational efficiency and functionality.
- Oversee building projects and renovations, including installations, refurbishments, renovations, and new builds.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues and manage outcomes effectively.
- Manage in-house teams and service partners, monitoring performance against agreed SLAs.
- Maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships, managing expectations professionally.
- Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs in line with business objectives.
- Lead change initiatives to minimise disruption to core activities.
- Provide guidance and direction to the team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Plan and develop resources to meet site and organisational commitments.
- Train and develop team members to foster a robust and supportive function.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support the efficient operation of the site.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- HNC or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (modern apprenticeship advantageous but not essential).
- Proven facilities management experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with CAFM systems.
- Experience managing both Soft and Hard FM service providers.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- IOSH certification.
- Green or Black Belt certification.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, RCA).
- Knowledge of building processes, construction principles, and relevant legislation.
Person Specification
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Project and programme management capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate.
Applications
Candidates with a proven track record in industrial facilities management, team leadership, and mechanical/estate operations are encouraged to apply.
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