Role: Built Estate Manager
Location: RAF Coningsby (on-site)
Salary: £48,000 – £51,000
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Built Estate Manager to take ownership of maintenance, compliance, and estate operations across a busy and operationally critical site.
This is a key leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring all planned, reactive, and minor project works are delivered safely, on time, and in line with contractual and statutory requirements. You’ll play a central role in driving performance, maintaining compliance, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive works, and minor projects
Ensure all activities are completed safely, compliantly, and in line with statutory legislation and MOD requirements
Manage and coordinate supply chain partners and site teams, ensuring quality, efficiency, and value for money
Monitor performance through regular reviews, ensuring KPIs and service standards are consistently met
Maintain strong oversight of Health & Safety, including reviewing RAMS, permits to work, and safe systems in line with JSP375
Ensure compliance with asbestos, legionella, and temporary works regulations
Manage estate data and records using systems such as Maximo, ensuring accurate reporting and asset management
Oversee forward maintenance plans, audits, inspections, and assurance activities, including close-out of corrective actions
Provide technical leadership and support to internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Manage small works projects and support development of Billable Works submissions
Lead and develop on-site teams, including coaching, performance management, training, and HR processes
Ensure all personnel are appropriately trained, inducted, and security cleared
Manage local budgets, cost control, and financial performance, supporting forecasting and estate planning
Participate in the on-call escalation rota
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Strong experience managing operational teams within facilities management, construction, or property maintenance environments
Proven ability to oversee maintenance delivery, compliance, and contractor management within a live estate
Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work
Experience managing performance, KPIs, and service delivery standards
A qualification in Construction, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable (but not essential)
Experience within MOD or secure environments
Knowledge of JSP375, CDM regulations, and statutory compliance requirements
Understanding of asbestos, legionella, and sustainability practices
Experience using asset management systems such as Maximo
Additional Requirements
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC)
What’s on Offer
Salary £48,000 – £51,000
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
6% matched pension contribution
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
One professional subscription per year
A senior, impactful role within a structured and high-profile environment
Apply Now
If you’re a confident operational leader looking to take ownership of a critical estate and drive high standards across maintenance and compliance, we’d like to hear from you