Estates Building Team Leader

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 8 May 2026

LOCATION

Buckingham

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£45,000 / year

SKILLS

Building technical knowledge CDM Regulations Building/construction management Team leadership Health and safety compliance Contract administration Project management Budget management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Estates Building Team Leader

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is hiring an Estates Building Team Leader in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. This is a permanent, full-time role with a salary up to £45k per annum.

Job Overview

The Estates Building Assistant Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the buildings and facilities of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] School. This includes overseeing small building projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing the Building Maintenance Team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Estates Building Manager to ensure the efficient delivery of building maintenance while adhering to project budgets and timelines.

You will have demonstrable experience in building or construction management, with a proven track record of leading a team. You will have knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health and Safety compliance, building contracts and good IT skills, particularly in Word, Excel and Outlook.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work in a unique, historic setting as part of a supportive and dynamic team.
Professional development opportunities and career growth within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group.
Access to a range of on-site facilities and benefits.

Person Specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification:

Attributes	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Educated to higher education level in a relevant discipline (minimum HND/HNC or equivalent) Qualified to work in the UK A full, clean driving licence	MCIOB SMSTS Level 6 NVQ in Site Management NEBOSH Asbestos Awareness Fire Safety Legionella awareness
Specialist Skills & Experience	Good demonstrable building technical knowledge Good demonstrable knowledge of the CDM Regulations Previous experience in building / construction management and leading a team Ability to diagnosis building defects, specify repairs and manage remedial works Ability to respond to a brief, prepare a design, and project manage small construction works Knowledge and experience of contract administration and project management duties and responsibilities Proven track record of budget management Knowledgeable of Health and Safety regulations pertinent to the areas of responsibility Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task Proven ability to work to high standards Good written and reporting skills Strong skills for Word, Excel and Outlook	Previous experience working in a similar position in a school or similar Previous experience supporting a school or similar in delivering building maintenance Knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning Permissions and Listed Building Consent Experience of undertaking the role of Principal Designer / Principal Contractor Good IT skills other than Word, Excel and Outlook Familiar with JCT Form of Contracts
Personal Qualities	Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan, and organise your own workloads Good management skills and an ability to encourage a team to deliver their best Be able to work without supervision but also know your own limitations Hard working, punctual and reliable Diplomatic and tactful Fluency in written and spoken English

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check.

To apply, please download the application form from the [Employer hidden] Group careers page.