Overview:
An established and growing care group is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of its property portfolio.
The role will suit someone with strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience managing estates or facilities within the healthcare, care home, or hospitality sectors. This is a key position supporting the senior management team to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality environments for residents and staff.
Role Purpose:
To take ownership of all estate and facilities operations across multiple care homes, ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards, compliant with all regulations, and aligned with the organisation’s care and quality values.
The Estates Manager will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance, manage external contractors, deliver capital projects, and ensure all statutory compliance is maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all estate management, maintenance, and facilities operations across multiple care home sites
Lead on the delivery of planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules and manage reactive repairs efficiently
Ensure all properties are well-presented, safe, and maintained in line with regulatory and internal standards
Conduct regular site inspections to assess condition, compliance, and areas for improvement
Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency and accountability
Ensure full compliance with CQC, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Environmental legislation
Maintain accurate records for all statutory checks (gas, electrical, water safety, fire, etc.)
Support Home Managers with all property-related compliance actions and audits
Promote a proactive safety culture across all sites
Oversee refurbishment and capital improvement works from planning to completion
Manage and evaluate contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality, cost control, and compliance
Prepare and review tenders, service level agreements, and supplier contracts
Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, with minimal disruption to care operations
Build strong relationships with Home Managers and the senior leadership team
Provide property management support, technical advice, and regular performance updates
Where applicable, line manage or develop in-house maintenance staff
Act as a key point of contact for all property and facilities matters
Experience & Skills:
Proven experience in estates or facilities management (preferably within care, healthcare, or hospitality)
Strong knowledge of building maintenance, statutory compliance, and safety regulations
Experience managing multi-site portfolios
Skilled in contractor management and budget control
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally
Personal Attributes:
Hands-on and proactive approach to maintenance and safety
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
Confident communicator, able to build relationships at all levels
Calm, professional, and adaptable
Passionate about creating safe and comfortable environments for residents