Head of Estates Operations
NCC
Bristol based – 5 days on site most weeks with flexibility as needed
Salary: £65,659 to £85,937 per annum (experience dependent) plus 12.5% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.
Security Clearance Required: High level government security clearance with support provided.
Closing Date: 4th January 2026 – advert may close early.
NCC is the UK’s innovation partner! Expanding rapidly in Defence, Energy, Space, Marine and Technology sectors, we support a range of new projects.
We are a medium‑sized not‑for‑profit company with a collaborative culture. This new position oversees our established head office estate and other sites under development, reporting to the Estates Director and managing existing estates teams.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for all NCC workplaces and site infrastructure, ensuring sites meet agreed facilities standards and deliver a safe, secure, and inspirational working environment.
* Create and implement a clear hard & soft facilities strategy focused on excellent customer service.
* Lead hard services, soft services, workplace and business support operations in‑house and externally across all NCC locations.
* Drive energy efficiency, strong space utilisation, and user satisfaction.
* Own emergency response and business continuity site plans.
* Promote a data‑analytics approach to facility management, encouraging digital technology adoption.
* Support cultural transformation and maintenance of a safe work environment.
* Oversee performance monitoring, leadership, and management.
* Manage budget and financials.
* Improve maintenance standards and overall upkeep of buildings, infrastructure, and grounds.
* Deliver a first‑class estates/facilities supply chain, ensuring procurement policy compliance and continual improvement.
* Apply a project management approach to new estates/facilities initiatives.
* Ensure facilities meet legislative requirements and support ISO accreditation processes.
What we’ll look for in your application
* Full membership of RICS, IWFM or similar.
* 10+ years in a similar role within R&D and/or high‑risk environment.
* Willingness and ability to apply for high‑level government security clearance.
* In‑depth knowledge of estates and facilities management principles, theory, and practice.
* Extensive knowledge of key estate topics (CDM, Building Regulations, Contractor Control, PUWER, LOLER, Electrical Safety, Security, etc.) and operational planning, management and business process skills.
* In‑depth knowledge of estates/facilities software systems.
* Substantial experience managing multiple sites, hard and soft services, and business services.
* Substantial experience of contractor and supplier management.
* Recent experience of undertaking proactive, customer‑focussed roles.
* Proven multi‑functional team management experience.
Not sure if you are the right fit? Reach out to our recruitment team via the career site or contact Jon Barratt on LinkedIn.
Who are the NCC?
We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes capitalize on cutting‑edge innovation across the product life cycle.
Part of the High‑Value Manufacturing Catapult and the University of Bristol, we provide access to world‑class expertise, advanced facilities, and industrial collaboration. As a not‑for‑profit, we support UK innovators and industry to thrive, helping develop their people, grow, compete, and succeed.
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