Are you an experienced estates or building services professional looking for your next career step? DN Colleges Group is seeking a proactive and highly organised Buildings Manager to play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient and welcoming environment across our campuses. In this varied and dynamic role, you will lead our Maintenance and Caretaking teams, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, and ensure our estate remains compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose. If you enjoy problem-solving, working collaboratively, and making a visible impact every day, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing As our Buildings Manager, you will: Lead the day-to-day management of the Maintenance and Caretaking team, ensuring work is prioritised and completed to a high standard. Deliver an effective programme of planned maintenance across the estate. Ensure a responsive and efficient reactive maintenance service. Monitor contractor activity to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards. Maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work, and operational procedures. Monitor buildings and grounds, ensuring all areas meet required standards. Support long-term maintenance planning and estate improvements. Ensure the estates team adhere to Health and Safety requirements and college policies. Act as a key holder and support college evacuation and security procedures when required. Essential criteria We are looking for someone who has: A Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a building trade, electrical, or mechanical discipline. GCSE (or equivalent) Level 2 English and Maths. Previous experience working as a manager in estates, facilities, or a similar environment. Strong ability to supervise complex projects, allocate resources, and manage budgets. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work flexibly in a live, fast-paced environment. Why Join us? Competitive salary 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas. Professional development opportunities. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme. On-site gym & florist (site dependent). Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops. Additional Information Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Closing Date: 18th February 2026 Interview Date: 27th February 2026 Interested? We’d be happy to answer any questions about the role.Please contact for further information. Apply now and help us shape a safe, efficient and inspiring learning environment for our students and staff.