Head of Estates (8-Month FTC)

My client is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Estates to lead a flagship residential development in London. This is a senior, high-impact role with full responsibility for estates and facilities management across a dynamic and growing community.

You will oversee a large scale mixed use scheme, ensuring high standards in operations, compliance, and customer experience. This includes leading on site teams, managing contractors and planned maintenance programmes, and maintaining a safe, efficient, and well presented environment.

This is a visible leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast paced setting and enjoys combining operational delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day estates and facilities management operations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well maintained environment.
• Oversee hard and soft services, including maintenance, cleaning, security, waste, and public realm management.
• Manage PPM programmes and contractor performance to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Take ownership of fire safety, health & safety, and regulatory compliance across the estate.
• Serve as the main point of contact for residents, leaseholders, and stakeholders, ensuring excellent communication and service.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the on site team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.

Your Experience

• Senior experience in estates, facilities, or operational leadership within residential or mixed use developments.
• Background in BTR, large scale residential, or mixed use environments.
• Strong experience in managing contractors and service partners to deliver high standards.
• Solid understanding of health & safety, fire safety, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team development skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, engaging clients, residents, and partners effectively.

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