Job Description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our client, a large Organisation that own a variety of Homes with the recruitment of an Estates Manager to join their team based in Belfast / Bangor.
This is a Full-Time - Permanent position
Salary
40,000 - 55,000 + 5,000 Car Allowance - 38 Days Holidays etc
Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of Estates, the Property Manager will:
• Take ownership of a defined property portfolio, providing expert support and technical guidance across all Property and Facilities Management disciplines.
• Maintain the estate to a high standard, ensuring full compliance with budgets, policies, and procedures.
• Build strong, productive relationships with key stakeholders-especially Operations and Finance-to drive high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and deliver small to medium works and refurbishment projects, managing budgets, safeguarding capital spend, and ensuring projects land on time and within budget.
• Oversee all lease, landlord, and legal property obligations in line with business requirements.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Chartered Building Surveyor, or a Graduate with substantial relevant experience.
• Degree in Building Surveying or HNC/HND in Building Studies (or equivalent).
• Proven background in property portfolio management, investment, FM, and estates management.
• Strong track record in project and programme management within a comparable environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and a drive to maintain consistently high standards.
• Commercially minded approach to Property, FM and Estates functions.
• Solid working knowledge of building and healthcare regulations, including DDA, FRA, Asbestos, CDM, HBN/HTM requirements.
• Confident in planning, managing budgets, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and utilise financial data.
• Skilled in negotiating, influencing, and managing external contractors and consultants.
• Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teamwork.

This role requires extensive travel - a full driving licence is essential.
For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.
From my very first interaction with VANRATH, it was clear that they operate to an exceptionally high professional standard and genuinely care about delivering the right outcome for their candidates. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, they invested time in getting to know me properly-exploring my professional background, strengths, and long-term career aspirations in real depth. This thoughtful approach meant that every opportunity they presented was carefully aligned with my skills, ambitions, and future direction.
I worked closely with Sean, who was outstanding throughout the entire process. He went above and beyond to ensure that the role I secured was not just suitable, but an excellent fit. The efficiency of the process was remarkable-within only a couple of weeks of submitting my CV, I was already reviewing and signing a contract. I'm extremely grateful for the dedication, commitment, and hard work shown by Sean and the wider VANRATH team. Thank you to everyone involved for making the experience so smooth and successful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending VANRATH as a recruitment partner. My experience working with Adrian Harrison was particularly positive. Adrian took significant time to fully understand what I was looking for in my next career move, ensuring that my expectations, priorities, and long-term goals were clearly defined. He actively explored the market on my behalf, identifying roles and organisations that genuinely matched what I was seeking.
Thanks to Adrian's strong relationships with employers, he was able to provide valuable insight into the company and role, which gave me a great deal of confidence throughout the process. His ongoing support was exceptional-he regularly checked in, provided honest guidance, and even made himself available outside standard working hours to keep me updated. The level of care and effort he put into my search was outstanding. A truly five-star experience from start to finish.
VANRATH were incredibly supportive during my search for a new position. Jack was excellent to work with-he maintained consistent communication, ensured I was kept fully informed at every stage, and always made it clear what the next steps would be. His guidance and practical interview advice were particularly valuable and made a real difference to my preparation. I felt supported, informed, and confident throughout the entire process.

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