Head of Estates (6-Month FTC)
| Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
| Location | South London, London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Build to RentBuild to Rent - Operations |
| Salary | £70000 - £75000 per annum |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | 5050_1779434946 |
- Description
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Head of Estates to lead a flagship residential development in South East London.
This role sits within a large, high-profile estate currently undergoing a complex recovery and re-mobilisation following a major incident. This is not a steady-state environment; the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in stabilising operations, restoring estate performance, and preparing the development for full re-occupation.
Working closely with contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders, you will lead the estate through an active recovery phase, maintaining operational control while remediation and improvement works progress.
This is a high-impact, visible leadership opportunity offering genuine ownership of a complex scheme and the chance to deliver meaningful improvements across operations, safety, resident experience, and long-term asset performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day estates and facilities management operations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment
- Take ownership of re-mobilisation activities, including oversight of asset readiness, system status, and operational control
- Manage hard and soft FM services including M&E maintenance, cleaning, security, waste and public realm
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and contractor performance
- Work closely with M&E contractors, consultants, and construction teams to ensure systems are safe, compliant, and operationally ready
- Maintain control of the estate during a live works / contractor-heavy environment, ensuring clear accountability and safety standards
- Lead on health & safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance across the site
- Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders, including residents (when reoccupied), client representatives, and delivery partners
- Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary on-site team, driving performance, accountability, and engagement
Your Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior estates or operations role within large-scale residential or mixed-use developments (BTR, PRS, or similar)
- Experience of mobilisation, handover, or managing complex / recovering estates
- Strong understanding of facilities management and building systems (M&E), including PPM regimes and contractor-led maintenance
- Experience working alongside contractors, developers, or within construction or handover environments
- Excellent track record managing contractors, service partners, and on-site teams
- Strong knowledge of health & safety, fire safety, and compliance frameworks
- Ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, evolving environment, maintaining control and prioritising risk
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Please call me on 07943157289 or connect with me on LinkedIn (Johan Keutcha) and send me a message there.
