Estates Manager (Hard FM)

Job Introduction

As Estates Manager, you'll be responsible for the efficient & profitable delivery of Sodexo’s contractual and internal obligations relating to Estates Management, ensuring continual compliance with contractual, legislative and group policy.

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• Delivery of all Estates departmental obligations
• People management of individuals within department
• Management of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental
• Compliance/adherence to applicable statute and applicable policies and procedures
• Managing and deliverable departmental financial obligations.
• Record Keeping

The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant Building & Civil qualification, or experienced FM Management history
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Familiarity with operating Safe Systems of Work
• Experience of team management.
• Experience in working within a PFI framework.
• Management of supply chain experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all levels within the organisation and with customers and clients
• Ability to be an effective team player within a management team
• Commercial awareness and experience in managing departmental P&L
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure
• Capable of working on own initiative and without supervision
• IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office

Package Description

Competitive salary of £41,000 plus benefits including bonus, pension, very popular group discount schemes, option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.