Estates Operational Manager


Posted on 16th Jan 2026

Estates Operational Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Operations Manager to join our in-house estates team on a permanent basis.

The role of Estates Operations Manager is a crucial role in the context of North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with responsibility for the management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure and facilities that support our emergency services.

We are looking for a highly motivated and hard-working individual to take on the role of Estates Operations Manager. 

What does the Estate Operations Manager do?

Within this role you’ll be responsible for the following (but are not limited to):

  • To provide overall management and supervision of Minor Building, and all Maintenance Works by the Facilities Management Department from inception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with legislation.
  • To manage the electrical building services works and oversee the mechanical building services work from inception to final completion and provide technical support to Capital Projects.
  • To have responsibility for effective, efficient maintenance systems which includes the management of consultants, contractors and in-house staff for three disciplines i.e. Electrical, Mechanical and Building.
  • To have responsibility for the management of the Cleaning Services contracts (outsourced and in-house); Logistics Services and the Maintenance Assistants.
  • To establish strategies and procedures in respect of reactive and planned maintenance works including developing systems for managing contractors on health and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a background in property and facilities management, committed to modernising workplaces and infrastructure that support our estate and provide an excellent service to our workforce and external customers.

What will I need to be considered for the role of Estates Operations Manager?

  • Educated to degree level in an appropriate relevant subject, (e.g. Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management) or possess an equivalent amount of professional experience.
  • Significant amount of previous relevant experience as a Surveyor, Building Services Engineer, Facilities Manager or similar role, at management level, commensurate with the requirements of this role.
  • Significant experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience at management level.
  • Preferably a corporate member of a professional body e.g. C.I.O.B., RICS, BIFM, CIBSE.
  • Experience of working with and supervising contractors and a good understanding of building practices and the construction industry, in particular with regard to facilities management works.
  • Use of Information Technology including Microsoft Office applications to an intermediate level.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly both within and outside the organisation(s) to include report writing.
  • Ability to work on a stand-by rota and attend to call-outs outside of normal office hours for emergency purposes.
  • The postholder may be required to travel to any of the organisation(s) premises within North Wales. The ability to drive and the possession of a full UK Driving Licence will therefore assist with this.

If you require any further information, please contact the North Wales Police Recruitment Team: Recruitment@northwales.police.uk or 01492 804699. 

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