Estates Manager

Estates Manager, large mixed property private estate. Salary up to £60,000

Your new company The estate consists of over 2,000 acres including let farms, moorland, and woodland. There are also a considerable number of houses, cottages, and commercial properties, many of which are listed, including a historical site. In addition to the let estate, the estate has in hand catering, tourism and retail, hotel, and holiday cottages. The estate is situated around the local village, the majority of which lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. In common with the rest of the Dales, the estate is set in an extremely popular area, and welcomes significant numbers of visitors per year.
Your new role Property and Project Management

• The management of all reactive & planned maintenance, refurbishment works, compliance works and capital projects within the Yorkshire Estates Portfolio.
• Using the property management systems to enable the effective operation, notification and recording of repairs, maintenance, and compliance of estate properties.
• Liaison with tenants/occupiers of all properties and recharge expenditure as appropriate.
• Appointment of external advisers such as planners, architects and engineers where required.
• Tender and administer works for the two Service Level Agreement Contracts for annual compliance works and quintessential external repairs and painting programme.
• Periodic condition inspections and surveys and dilapidation schedules.
• Regular inspection, assessment, and monitoring of building works regarding safety, procurement, efficiency, quality, timeliness and value for money.
• Incorporation of sustainable building practices in projects where possible.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of CDM Regulations and legal matters concerned with safety in buildings management, and of building materials, trades and construction methods.

Health & Safety

Appointment of contractors for all building works, in accordance with the contractor approval process and that JCT contracts are completed where necessary.

All building works in accordance with relevant legislation, regulation and guidance.

Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) process, ensuring that RAMS are prepared and submitted by appointed contractors for all building works and to review where required.

Management

• Lead and manage direct reports, conducting annual performance reviews, including looking at their development and growth and general wellbeing.
• On call, out of hours cover for the Building Department, ensuring a fair rotation of duty within the department and effective communication.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of five years relevant post qualification experience.
• A degree in Building Surveying or related field is preferred but not essential.
• CIOB or RICS qualification desirable.
• Experience in estates and rural properties with knowledge of agricultural buildings, both modern and traditional.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of building regulations & legislation.
• Health & Safety knowledge including CDM regulations and safe working practices across all aspects of surveying & construction.
• Financial acumen - understanding of budgeting and cost control for projects.
• Proficiency in IT, including Excel, Word, Microsoft 365, GIS Mapping, and ideally FixFlo and CAD for surveying.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will get a salary of up to £60,000 doe. As well as your standard benefits, you will also have unique discounts on attractions, staying, and dining on the estate or other locations owned by the family.

What you need to do now
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