Head of Estates

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large Organisation that own a variety of Homes with the recruitment of an Estates Manager to join their team based in Belfast / Bangor.

This is a Full-Time - Permanent position

Salary

£40,000 - £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance - 38 Days Holidays etc

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Estates, the Property Manager will:
• Take ownership of a defined property portfolio, providing expert support and technical guidance across all Property and Facilities Management disciplines.
• Maintain the estate to a high standard, ensuring full compliance with budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Build strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders-especially Operations and Finance-to drive high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and deliver small to medium works and refurbishment projects, managing budgets, safeguarding capital spend, and ensuring projects land on time and within budget.
• Oversee all lease, landlord, and legal property obligations in line with business requirements.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Chartered Building Surveyor, or a Graduate with substantial relevant experience.
• Degree in Building Surveying or HNC/HND in Building Studies (or equivalent).
• Proven background in property portfolio management, investment, FM, and estates management.
• Strong track record in project and programme management within a comparable environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and a drive to maintain consistently high standards.
• Commercially minded approach to Property, FM and Estates functions.
• Solid working knowledge of building and healthcare regulations, including DDA, FRA, Asbestos, CDM, HBN/HTM requirements.
• Confident in planning, managing budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and utilise financial data.
• Skilled in negotiating, influencing, and managing external contractors and consultants.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teamwork.

This role requires extensive travel - a full driving licence is essential.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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