Estate Service Officer

Ready to take the next step in your estates and facilities management career in a role with real variety and responsibility? This opportunity offers the chance to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and well-maintained buildings, contributing directly to high-quality operational service delivery.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a local government organisation in their search for an Estates Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an estates or facilities professional to gain broad exposure across building maintenance, contractor management, planned and reactive works, and asset management, while supporting the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused estates service.

The Role:

• Support the delivery of estates services across the borough, ensuring properties are safe, modern, efficient, and well maintained.
• Manage operational teams and external contractors across maintenance, facilities, and building services.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and wider property asset management.
• Contribute to estates planning, refurbishment programmes, and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage resources effectively in line with financial regulations, policies, and contractual requirements.
• Provide technical advice, performance data, and specialist support to colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Deputise for senior officers and participate in out-of-hours standby and emergency call-out arrangements as required.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Degree (or Level 6 equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Construction, Building Surveying, or related discipline; or extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in building construction, including areas such as construction methods, planned preventative maintenance, health & safety in facilities, or contract management.
• Experience supervising staff and/or contractors.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to facilities management.
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport where applicable).

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications in facilities management or related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, CIBSE, CIOB).

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39-40,000 annual equivalent
• Fantastic annual leave allowance, 35 days total
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Onsite parking
• This role offers the opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality estates and facilities services, helping to ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and well maintained, while contributing to effective asset management and continuous service improvement across the property portfolio.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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