Job Role: Built Estate Manager
Location: HMS Collingwood (On-site role)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Mainstay Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Built Estate Manager to take full ownership of the maintenance and improvement of the built environment across a key defence site for our well known client. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all maintenance activities, including reactive, planned, and billable works (under £25k).

You’ll lead both internal teams and external supply chain partners to achieve performance targets, drive compliance, deliver value for money, and maintain operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage delivery of all reactive and programmed maintenance and minor billable works, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation, MoD regulations, and HSE standards

• Oversee site-specific maintenance schedules and monitor compliance status

• Collaborate with stakeholders including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Heads of Establishment to manage risks and address overdue tasks

• Support Net Zero initiatives by identifying and driving forward carbon reduction projects

• Act as the primary point of contact for senior site stakeholders, building strong working relationships

• Lead, mentor, and support a high-performing team, ensuring effective onboarding and continued professional development

• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and ensure efficient project delivery

• Balance commercial decision-making with operational and stakeholder needs

• Contribute to contract-wide risk management and best practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Technical expertise in building, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering

• HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field 

• Health & safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SMSTS) and training in asbestos and legionella management

• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office, CAFM systems, and collaborative tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint)

• Experience in hard FM services and project management within complex facilities

• Ability to obtain SC Clearance (Security Clearance)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, IEng)

• NEBOSH qualification

• Advanced knowledge of CAFM systems

What’s On Offer:

• 25 days annual leave

• 6% employer-matched pension contribution

• Company car or car allowance

• Life assurance (2x annual salary)

• Private medical cover (single policy)

To apply for this role, please follow the link on this page or for more information cal Mainstay Recruitment Walsall Office and ask for Will.