Estates Manager

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.

Person specification

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance and refurbishment project management.
• Higher-level qualification in a building-related discipline (e.g., building surveying, building studies, or construction management).
• Strong understanding of building fabric, fire regulations, and health and safety, especially for public/residential buildings.
• Experience in conducting building condition surveys and audits to inform maintenance strategies.
• Proficiency in developing repair/remedial specifications and managing asset replacement.
• Demonstrable management experience delivering service improvements, meeting contractual targets/KPIs, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in asset management and managing both specialist contractors and in-house maintenance teams.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency with relevant IT software, like 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. Email to Zakiyah Kihl, HR Manager via the 'Apply' button above (E: jobs@goodenough.ac.uk).

Closing date: 11am on 17 September 2025.

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