Estates Manager – West Midlands | Residential Care & Education
Full-Time | £50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance + Mileage
Field-Based Role
Summary
Compass Associates are proud to be exclusively partnered with a national leader in care and education to recruit an experienced Estates Manager for the West Midlands region.
This is a key leadership role, overseeing a diverse property portfolio supporting services for vulnerable children and adults across the region. You’ll provide technical expertise, project management, and strategic estates leadership — ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation’s residential and educational settings.
It’s an exceptional opportunity for a qualified surveyor or estates professional ready to lead regional operations within a purpose-driven national group.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee a diverse property portfolio across the East Midlands, ensuring compliance and safety across all sites
* Manage, mentor, and support an Estates Supervisor and team of Mobile Maintenance Operatives
* Deliver small, medium, and large-scale estates projects — from scoping and tendering through to completion and handover
* Provide expert technical and surveying advice to operational and senior teams
* Manage approved capital expenditure budgets and support long-term estates planning
* Oversee contractors and ensure all works meet statutory compliance, including CDM, fire safety, legionella, and asbestos regulations
* Conduct property inspections, audits, and respond to H&S or regulatory requirements (Ofsted, CQC, CIW)
* Partner with operations to support growth and development plans for new and existing services
Candidate Requirements
* HND/HNC (minimum) in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline
* Experience within care, education, or regulated environments is a must
* Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) preferred
* Proven experience managing estates, facilities, or construction projects across multiple sites
* Strong understanding of building safety, statutory compliance, and CDM regulations
* Skilled in reading drawings and specifications with excellent attention to detail
* Confident communicator with experience managing contractors and internal teams
To Apply
For a confidential conversation or to apply, contact Jim Walker | 07979 180477 | jwalker@compassltd.co.uk
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