Head of Facilities & EstatesA senior leadership opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to oversee estates, maintenance operations, compliance, and capital projects within a complex operational environment.If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Estates Director, Facilities Operations Manager, Property & Maintenance Manager, Head of Facilities, Head of Estates, Facilities Manager, Estates ManagerSALARY: Competitive + BenefitsLOCATION: Plymouth, Devon (PL1) - Fully Site-BasedJOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head of Facilities & Estates to lead a high-performing facilities management function across a large and complex estate.As a Head of Facilities & Estates you will be responsible for estates management, maintenance operations, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations.The Head of Facilities & Estates will play a key role in strategic planning, capital development programmes, and budget management, while working closely with senior stakeholders to support business objectives.This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Facilities & Estates with strong leadership, project management, and compliance expertise to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.APPLY TODAYReady to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties as the Head of Facilities & Estates include:Lead Facilities Strategy: Develop and implement a facilities management strategy aligned with business goalsEnsure Compliance: Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and ISO standardsOversee Maintenance Operations: Manage the upkeep of buildings, infrastructure and site facilitiesManage Contractors: Coordinate and control approved contractors and service providersDeliver Capital Projects: Lead major projects and capital development programmesBudget Management: Prepare and manage operating budgets and CAPEX plansEmergency Response Leadership: Manage and coordinate emergency facilities responsesStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior management and key departmentsPerformance Monitoring: Track KPIs, contractor SLAs and statutory maintenance complianceReporting and Documentation: Produce reports and maintain accurate compliance recordsCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSESSENTIALProven experience in facilities management, estates management or property maintenanceStrong knowledge of health and safety, environmental and building regulationsExperience managing large, complex estates and maintenance operationsLeadership and team management experience within a facilities or operations environmentExperience managing budgets, resources and contractor performanceStrong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skillsAbility to lead under pressure and manage emergency situations effectivelyExperience with risk assessments, method statements and compliance documentationDESIRABLEFacilities Management qualification or technical qualification (HNC or above)Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH or IWFMProject or programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)Experience working within CDM regulationsEvidence of continued professional developmentBENEFITS4.5 day working weekEmployee discount at local businessesPerks through local sports club partnersOn-site parkingHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P14623Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Plymouth, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJ