Summary: The Technical Estates Manager role is a six-month contract position focused on supporting the development and delivery of public sector estate strategies and infrastructure projects. The position requires managing external consultants and design professionals while ensuring adherence to design standards and providing technical expertise throughout project lifecycles. This hybrid role is based in Edinburgh and aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of project delivery within the estates team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage external consultants and design professionals.
- Oversee design commissions and maintain estate design standards.
- Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the long-term development of client facilities.
Key Skills:
- Degree or HND in Architecture, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in design management and large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
- Experience managing consultants, frameworks, and professional service contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
- Knowledge of construction standards, building regulations, and project governance.
Salary (Rate): £300 daily
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Technical Estates Manager - six month contract - inside of IR35 £250 - £300 a day
We are seeking an experienced Design & Technical Services Manager to support the development and delivery of our public sectors estate strategy, infrastructure projects, and technical standards. Please note this is hybrid to Edinburgh.
Working within the Estates team, you will manage external consultants and design professionals, oversee design commissions, maintain estate design standards, and provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the long-term development of our clients facilities.
Key Requirements:
- Degree or HND in Architecture, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in design management and the delivery of large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
- Experience managing consultants, frameworks, and professional service contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
- Knowledge of construction standards, building regulations, and project governance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a design, estates, or construction professional looking to influence the future development of a complex and nationally important property portfolio.