Deputy Head of Estates

City, Manchester

Insight Executive Group
Insight Executive Group
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  • Manchester central - site based role
  • Responsible for a mixed, Estates team
  • Multi-stakeholder management

My client is a renowned FM service provider.

They have an exciting opportunity to join an iconic, flagship site in central Manchester. You ll be responsible for a team of experienced AP s and the wider Estates function.

You ll be a mentoring people leader & a strong communicator that has a deep technical understanding across M&E, HVAC, Water, BMS, Fire & Building Services.

Comfortable with cross-collaborating with various internal and external parties including Projects, Assets & Compliance & Commercial.

This is an exciting time of transformation and business growth.

Role outline:

  • Reporting into the Head of Estates
  • Accountable for a approx. 8x AP s / 80x engineers and 60+ subcontractors
  • Responsible for the development and success of the team. Ensuring they are trained, motivated and developed.
  • Working closely with various professionals to ensure Planned Maintenance (1 & 5-year plans) are met within statutory and contractual standards.
  • Cross-collaborating and communicating with the onsite customer stakeholders across various work groups including Electrical, Water, Vent, Fire and others.
  • Collaborating with various specialist subcontractors and specialists
  • Understanding and developing the use of various systems including BMS & automated digital asset / reporting systems.
  • Reporting on the team s performance and identifying succession plans.

About you:

  • Degree qualified preferably in an Engineering discipline, however working experience in the industry and environment with technical certification is equally considered.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Prior successful experience in a large, complex, multi-usage critical site
  • Overall understanding of BMS, CAFM & other digital systems
  • Used to a busy, fast-paced, client facing environment
  • Enjoys thinking on their feet, has a tried and tested approach and a growth mindset

If this Deputy Head of Estates role sounds like something you'd be interested in - please apply.


Date Posted: 23 April 2025
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