Windracers engineers, manufactures and operates Windracers ULTRA, the world's most accomplished dual-use heavy-lift drone. Due to continued growth we are looking for a Real Estate Manager
Key Responsibilities
* 1. Multi-Site Facilities Strategy & Planning
o Develop and deliver a company-wide facilities strategy aligned to business growth (including new sites and expansion).
o Lead planning for future sites, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades.
o Ensure consistency of standards across all locations while allowing for site-specific operational needs.
* 2. Governance, Standards & Compliance
o Define and maintain facilities policies, standards, and operating procedures across all sites.
o Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, particularly in specialist environments.
o Oversee audits and ensure actions are completed by local site teams.
* 3. Specialist Facilities Oversight
o Provide oversight of unique and high-risk environments, ensuring appropriate infrastructure, safety controls, and maintenance regimes are in place.
o Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure facilities support testing, development, and operational requirements.
* 4. Supplier & Contract Management
o Own and manage key supplier relationships and facilities contracts across sites (e.g. maintenance, security, cleaning, utilities).
o Drive cost efficiency, service quality, and consistency across the estate.
* 5. Budgeting & Cost Control
o Develop and manage the overall facilities budget across all sites.
o Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and value improvement without compromising safety or quality.
* 6. Coordination of Site-Level Facilities Roles
o Act as the escalation point for complex or cross-site issues.
* 7. Project Management
o Lead facilities-related projects such as:
+ New site setup and commissioning
+ Office or manufacturing expansions
+ Infrastructure upgrades
o Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
* 8. Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
o Drive initiatives to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental impact.
o Identify and implement improvements to facilities performance, reliability, and user experience.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing facilities across multiple sites, ideally including industrial and/or specialist environments
* Strong understanding of UK health & safety and compliance requirements
* Experience with supplier and contract management
* Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
* Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in technical or engineering-led organisations
* Experience supporting business growth and site expansion is highly desirable
Personal Attributes
* Pragmatic and solutions-focused
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Confident in working across different environments (office, manufacturing, technical facilities)
* Able to influence and coordinate without direct line management in all areas
Success Measures
* Consistent facilities standards across all sites
* Safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments
* Effective delivery of new site and infrastructure projects
* Positive feedback from site stakeholders
* Efficient cost management across the estate
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