Deputy Head of Estates – University (Client‑Side)
Location: North West England
Salary: £65,000 + Excellent University Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
The Role
A leading North West university, based in the Lancashire area, is seeking a Deputy Head of Estates to oversee one main campus and five satellite sites, ensuring exceptional service delivery across FM, estates operations, capital works and compliance. This is a strategic, client‑side leadership position with autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression.
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day estates operations across 6 sites.
* Oversee hard & soft FM delivery, compliance, planned works, and H&S.
* Support long-term estate strategy, master planning, and sustainability goals.
* Manage contractors, service partners, and in-house teams.
* Control budgets, lifecycle planning, and procurement.
* Drive stakeholder engagement across academic, senior leadership, and operational teams.
Ideal Candidate
* Strong estates/FM leadership background in large campuses, hospitals, universities, or multi‑site estates.
* Excellent compliance and technical understanding.
* Client-side experience highly desirable.
Interested? Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat about the role.
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