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Estates and HSQE Manager
Certain Advantage is hiring for an Estates and HSQE Manager to join a key public sector body supporting community safety and modern workplace transformation.
The Company
We're proud to partner with a public sector organisation at the forefront of safety and service.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estates and health & safety professional to lead the strategic implementation and management of the organisation's Estates, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Security (HSQE) strategies. You'll ensure a diverse estate-across both freehold and leasehold properties-is fit for the future, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with modern working practices.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the delivery of strategic estate and HSQE plans, using data-driven insights and risk-based stock condition triage to inform capital spending.
* Providing regular updates on project life cycles, budget usage, and estate performance metrics.
* Ensuring long-term financial planning delivers value for money, while identifying future savings and optimising capital/revenue expenditure.
* Overseeing large-scale construction, refurbishment, and planning projects, including design, surveying, contracts, permissions, and stakeholder coordination.
* Working with Procurement to develop scopes of work, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost-effective, compliant contracts.
The Individual
We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Experience delivering estates and HSQE strategies, ideally within the public or blue light sector.
* Knowledge of health & safety legislation, public sector procurement, and compliance frameworks.
* Project management skills (formal qualifications such as NEBOSH or Prince2/PMQ desirable).
* The ability to lead teams, manage resources, and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and environments.
* Strong communication and documentation skills with a detail-oriented approach.
Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities
* Access to public sector pension scheme
* Generous holiday allowance
* Commitment to personal and professional development
* Opportunity to impact estates transformation at a strategic level
Ready to lead a transformational strategy that supports the future of public services? Apply today!
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