A leading multi-site education provider is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Regional Estates Manager to oversee the estates and facilities management across a portfolio of academies within the London region.

This is a key regional leadership role with a strong strategic and operational focus. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring sites remain safe, compliant, efficient, and well-presented — providing environments that support high-quality education and student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

· Planned and Preventative Maintenance (PPM):Oversee all aspects of planned maintenance and statutory compliance. Work closely with site teams to implement schedules and support operational delivery.

· Capital Works & Project Delivery: Support and manage capital-funded projects including scoping, budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.

· Compliance & Risk Management: Carry out annual audits, building condition surveys, and regulatory inspections. Ensure that all statutory obligations are fulfilled in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

· Line Management: Directly manage a Cluster Site Manager and provide leadership across multiple site teams. Oversee training, performance, and workforce planning.

· Contracts & Budget Oversight: Advise on the management of contracts (cleaning, grounds, catering, lettings etc.). Monitor estates budgets and ensure value for money across service delivery.

· Data and Reporting: Maintain accurate data on building condition, compliance, and costs using CAFM systems. Provide strategic insights and operational reports to inform long-term planning.

· Environmental & Sustainability Initiatives: Drive improvements in energy efficiency, space utilisation and building design. Support schools in achieving sustainability targets.

· New School Integration: Lead due diligence and on boarding for new academies joining the network, including estate assessments and compliance alignment.

Person Specification

· Essential Experience & Qualifications

· Minimum 3–5 years in a senior estates or facilities role, ideally across multiple sites

· Strong understanding of building infrastructure(mechanical, electrical, structural)

· Demonstrable experience managing capital projects and overseeing contractors

· Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety, and risk management

· Budget management experience

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Proficient in MS Office and experience with CAFM systems

Desirable

· Professional qualifications in Building Services, Surveying, Construction, or Facilities Management

· IOSH, NEBOSH or other H&S certifications

· Experience working in an education or public sector setting

· Membership of a relevant professional body(e.g. RICS, IWFM, CABE)

Additional Information

· This role requires regular travel across the region and occasional overnight stays

· An enhanced DBS check will be required

· A full UK driving licence is essential

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If you're ready to step into a role where your financial expertise, leadership and commercial acumen will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848, or send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com