Estates Project Manager

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multiacademy trust located in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estates Project Manager to support the Trust in delivering effective procurement and estates management services. This permanent, full-time position involves contributing to long-term estate plans, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have project management experience, a degree or its equivalent, and a commitment to safeguarding children. The role also requires a full EU driving licence.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment.
• Experience coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Full EU driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Trust-wide long and short-term estates plans.
• Partner with the Head of Estates to implement estate plans.
• Plan, implement and manage centrally and school-funded capital projects.

Skills

Awareness of safeguarding children

Project management skills

Ability to coordinate in challenging environments

Health and safety management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Qualification in health and safety management (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Benefits

Generous pension, holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

About Bourne Education Trust

Bourne Education Trust (BET) is a successful multiacademy trust comprising twenty‑four schools across Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, providing a comprehensive support network and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Estates Project Manager to support the senior executives of Bourne Education Trust in delivering an effective, compliant, and professional procurement and estates management service to the Trust and its constituent schools.

Details

Location: Primarily supporting schools in the Horton and Tilling Clusters (Epsom area), with regular travel to BET Head Office (Addlestone, Surrey). Occasional travel to all other schools may be required.

Contract: Permanent, full‑time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum).

Reports to: Head of Estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Trust‑wide long and short‑term estates plans and individual estate development plans for each academy.
• Partner with the Head of Estates to implement these plans within the Trust, delivering objectives for each academy and the Trust as a whole.
• Prioritise and allocate capital funds in line with Trust objectives and DfE requirements.
• Plan, implement and manage centrally and school‑funded capital projects in conjunction with the Trust’s property consultants and key school staff, monitoring consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality, and safety, and evidencing value for money in all awarded contracts.

Requirements

• A demonstration of awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Full EU driving licence.
• Project management experience within Education, Not‑for‑Profit or Public Sector organisations.
• Qualification in health and safety management (IOSH/NEBOSH) or significant experience of managing health and safety.

Our Culture

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete our online application form. CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Closing Date

The closing date for this vacancy is 6th January 2026. Applications will be considered on receipt. We reserve the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Safeguarding and Equality

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, following safeguarding interview procedures. All candidates must meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We are committed to accommodating diverse needs in our advertising. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.