Job Description

We're recruiting for an Estates & Facilities Manager to join Collegiate UK, a leading operator in the student accommodation sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company and expanding team, with plenty of support and development opportunities along the way.
The role:
As Estates & Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the coordination of estates and facilities services across a national property portfolio. You'll ensure buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, while supporting operational teams and managing external contractors. This is a hands-on role with real variety, spanning reactive and planned maintenance, compliance, health & safety, and project support.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day facilities services and planned maintenance across multiple sites.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, statutory regulations, and company policies.
• Supporting refurbishment, mobilisation, and transition of projects at handover stage.
• Working with contractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality services on time and within budget.
• Preparing reports and data to support decision-making and compliance audits.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in estates or facilities management, ideally within PBSA, build to rent, or the residential sector.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements, and building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Background in sourcing/managing hard and soft FM services.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g. IWFM, IOSH) desirable.

Why apply?
This is an exciting chance to be part of a business that's growing fast, with a supportive team and a clear focus on professional development. You'll have national exposure, the opportunity to make a real impact on estate operations, and play a key role in shaping high-quality environments for students across the UK.

Skills Required