The Role
The Estates Officer will support the delivery of building projects across the University estate, ensuring that spaces are maintained, adapted and developed to meet teaching, research and student needs. Reporting to the Head of Estates, Projects and Operations they will plan and manage a portfolio of small to medium projects, including refurbishments, space alterations and minor capital works.
Working with colleagues and contractors, the post holder will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to required standards, acting as the client representative on site and managing progress, risks and user requirements.
Using their construction knowledge, they will prepare tender documents and specifications, liaise with consultants and contractors and work autonomously within a small team to ensure successful project delivery.
Required Skills and Experience:
Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience with relevant professional or vocational qualifications.
Competent all-round knowledge of construction and building services.
Experience of delivering and managing construction and refurbishment projects, working with Consultants, Specialist Suppliers and Contractors.
Working knowledge and competence in AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental best practice, including CDM Regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
Additional Information
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and short test. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Thursday 05 February 2026 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Friday 06 March 2026