Estates Director (FM) - Interim
7 days ago
Birmingham
Estates Director (Contract) Location: Birmingham City Centre Rate: £450-£480 per day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initial contract until February with potential to extend Working Pattern: Full-time, on-site Why this could be for you An opportunity for an experienced Estates Director to take the lead at a major mixed-use destination in central Birmingham. You'll provide immediate impact - overseeing day-to-day operations, leading the on-site team, and maintaining high standards across a complex commercial environment. This role suits someone confident operating autonomously, able to manage stakeholders effectively, and comfortable stepping into an established, high-profile estate to keep performance and relationships strong. What you'll be doing • Lead and coordinate all estate management activity across office, retail, leisure, and residential spaces., • Maintain operational continuity and ensure compliance across health, safety, and sustainability., • Build and sustain strong relationships with occupiers and contractors., • Oversee budgets, service charge, and cost control., • Manage suppliers and ensure delivery against agreed standards., • Proven track record managing large mixed-use or commercial estates., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • 5-10 years' experience in estates, facilities, or property operations leadership., • Solid financial and service charge management experience., • Practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to hit the ground running., • Lead operations for one of Birmingham's most prominent city-centre sites., • High visibility with key stakeholders and occupiers., • A hands-on, delivery-focused interim role with real influence.