Estates Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for an Estates Manager who’s passionate about creating safe, well‑maintained, and high‑quality environments for people to work in. If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and taking ownership, this role offers the chance to make a real impact across the UKTL estate.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and delivery of the UKTL Estates Programme and Estates Strategy.
• Ensure compliance with all property legislation, leases, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate asset records and estate documentation.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, including M&E systems, building fabric, and grounds.
• Manage suppliers, contractors, and relationships with the GPA Property Agency.
• Support capital projects and long‑term estate planning.
• Lead on estate‑related business continuity, risk management, and emergency response.
• Promote and uphold Health & Safety responsibilities at all times.

Successful applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham, as this role requires being on site for the majority of the week (ideally 4–5 days) . While there is some scope for hybrid working, the nature of the position means regular on‑site presence is essential.

We are committed to supporting a positive work–life balance. If you are seeking full‑time, part‑time, or flexible working arrangements, we will explore these options where business needs allow. However, due to the operational requirements of this role, flexibility will be considered within the context of it being primarily site‑based.

About You

What you'll bring

• We are seeking an experienced Estate Manager with a strong track record of working in secure environments . The ideal candidate will bring experience from the government , public sector , or critical national infrastructure (CNI) , with a clear understanding of the operational, security, and compliance requirements that come with managing sensitive sites.
• Strong organisational skills and technical estates knowledge.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, or facilities services.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Confidence working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to hold an SC clearance with no restrictions. You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted .

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

About Us

• • UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security.

    Read more about UKTL here !

    Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK’s world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors.

    As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, Academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors.

    The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview

    NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

    At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

    We offer a wealth of above industry standard benefits, such as enhanced pension scheme, flexible working, and more that can be found here rewards, benefits and recognition . Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.