Head of Estates

Job Title: Head of Estates

Location: Olton, Solihull, B27 6PF

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35 Hours a week

Sir Josiah Mason Trust

SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT wants everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.

About the role:

The core purpose of the role will be to support and manage all estates related aspects across all premises within the Trusts by:

• managing all aspects of the Trust’s estate including upkeep, care, maintenance, security and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• managing refurbishment, expansion and other building advancements in terms of bidding, developing, procuring and implementing building projects within the partnership.
• being responsible for the safe and efficient management, operation and development of all Trust premises related functions and resources.
• being responsible for developing, reviewing and monitoring premises related policies to ensure compliance and integrity at both a national and local level.
• managing health and safety across all premises within the partnership.
• contributing to and leading the implementation of an Estates Strategy including ensuring a key focus on sustainability.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Delivery of the Trust Estate Strategy & Asset Management Plan
• Resource, Asset & Building Maintenance
• Estate Management Team
• Health and Safety

About you:

Knowledge:

• Able to write technical specifications and manage building contracts.
• Good knowledge of building construction and able to diagnose defects and recommend solutions
• Sound technical knowledge of health and safety regulations, governance and compliance through previous work experience

Experience:

• Project Management: experience of facilities management including managing property maintenance, compliance and improvement projects, programmes or contracts within budget and deadlines
• Experience of building development including preparing and managing procurement activity including JCT contracts
• Experience of preparing documents to put out tenders for contracts
• Proven track record, sound knowledge and experience of working in contract management and directly monitoring contractors with a strong focus around productivity, quality, health and safety compliance and cost effectiveness
• Experience of successfully submitting planning applications for developments
• A track record of building and managing successful multi-disciplinary teams and delivering consistently high levels of service and high levels of resident satisfaction
• Strong financial and budgetary management skills

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively
• Able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to make decisions and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to lead change and drive service and performance improvements
• Excellent organisational & time management skills;

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in fields such as building studies, construction, engineering or an apprenticeship/NVQ qualification in a technical trade such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry
• Qualification in Health and Safety – IOSH Managing Health & Safety or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Other:

• Full driving licence with use of a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS Check

What we offer:

We continue to reward our staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:

• Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
• An annual ‘wellbeing’ day for all staff
• Company sick pay
• Funded DBS checks
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Long service awards

Equal Opportunities:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Property Management, Lettings Manager, Residential Sales Director, Property Manager, Facility Estates Manager, Director of Estates, Estates Manager, Construction, Residential Property Manager, Building Services, Plumber, Electrical Engineer, Carpentry, Property Maintenance Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Property Services Management and Project Management may also be considered for this role.