29 Full time, Property jobs in Chelmsford

Estates & Facilities Manger, Kent, Essex, Cambs & Bedfordshire, to 60k plus car Our client has 10 care homes throughout Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Essex, Kent. We are seeking a seasoned Facilities/ Maintenance/ Estates Manager to keep the properties compliant and in good shape to provide exceptional care provision. Overview: you will oversee the maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance of our portfolio of 10 care homes across four regions. Reporting directly to the Managing Director. You will be responsible for the professional standards, environments and all relevant Health and Safety and Care quality Commission standard for the safe operations of the Care Home whilst maintaining the standards to ensure they are great places to live. Work is varied and challenging responding to the day-to-day operations pressures whilst setting up and managing maintenance contracts, overseeing project work, and ensuring all health and safety regulations are met. This role requires a proactive, organised individual with extensive experience in facilities management, particularly within the healthcare sector. Key Objectives:

• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance of 10 care homes across four regions.
• Ensure that all the homes are maintained to a high standard and great places to live for our residents.
• Serve as the principal point of contact for contractors, maintenance team members, senior leadership team member and General Managers.
• Ensure all aspects of estates and facilities are compliant with regulatory bodies.
• Prioritise and manage a demanding workload whilst working within the budget constraints
• Management of all contractors that provide services to the company ensuring works are completed to a high standards and represent value for money
Responsibilities: 1. Manage all maintenance issues relating to the property portfolio, including regular inspections and overseeing and providing professional advice to a group of home based maintenance colleague. 2. Set up and manage maintenance contracts, including planned, reactive, and cyclical maintenance, within agreed budgets. 3. Purchase items and services through quotes and tenders, conducting cost/benefit analysis and monitoring supply chain performance. 4. Processing orders and invoices, checking invoices against job completion 5. Oversee project work relating to building refurbishment from inception to completion. 6. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including policy and practice for the organization, communication with staff, and conducting risk assessments and audits.


• Highly motivated problem solver with experience in the healthcare industry.
• Highly organised and ability to self-motivate and manage a diverse range of activities and work load
• Ability to work autonomously and manage priorities effectively.
• Prior experience in managing multi-site operations.
• Create and harbour effective relationships with internal stakeholders both internally and externally
• Hold a current IOSH or NEBOSH qualification and valid UK driving license.
• Required to work flexibly with the needs of the business