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  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday -enjoy your weekends!
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and performance-related bonus.
  • Home-based role with occasional travel to our Belfast site (NI-based applicants only).
  • A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
  • Due to security clearance requirements, applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for a minimum of five years.
  • A strong focus on health and wellbeing, with dedicated mental health support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential personal, legal and financial advice.
  • 24/7 Virtual GP access plus exclusive lifestyle rewards.
  • Retail discounts for you and your family through our employee benefits platform.
  • Financial wellbeing tools and a competitive retirement plan.
  • Cycle to Work scheme to support a healthier commute.
  • Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a cause that's important to you.
  • If you're a strategic leader with a passion for shaping the future of complex estates, driving innovation and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

• Job Introduction

  Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.

  We are now seeking an Estate Strategy & Planning Manager to join our team.

  As the Estate Strategy & Planning Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term future of a large and complex estate portfolio. Leading a multidisciplinary team of architects, designers and CAD technicians, you will develop and deliver innovative, data-driven estate strategies that optimise asset performance, sustainability and value. Working closely with key stakeholders, you'll ensure estate investment decisions support organisational objectives, statutory compliance and long-term operational success.

  What you'll do:

  • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Estate Strategy, Estate Management Strategy and Asset Management Strategy.
  • Develop and oversee long-term estate planning, including a 10-year Estate Programme of Work and 15-year Masterplans and Blueprint designs.
  • Manage the production of Strategic and Local Asset Management Plans, Asset-Level Plans and the annual State of the Estate Report.
  • Translate asset condition, utilisation, risk and performance data into clear, evidence-based estate strategies and investment plans.
  • Lead the development of estate-wide Master Plans, spatial strategies and design standards to support refurbishment, new build and estate rationalisation.
  • Oversee early-stage project development (RIBA Stages 0–1), including strategic definition, business case development and production of Development Briefs.
  • Work collaboratively with the PMO and Project teams to ensure projects transition effectively from planning into delivery.
  • Develop and maintain the Projects Dossier, ensuring estate investment priorities are aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor estate performance through benchmarking, KPI reporting and data analytics, driving continuous improvement across the estate.
  • Champion sustainability, Net Zero objectives and whole-life asset management principles across all strategic planning activities.
  • Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, presenting complex estate strategies and recommendations in a clear and accessible way.
  • Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing and innovative culture while providing technical leadership and quality assurance across all planning and design outputs.

• What you bring:

  • Degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Estate Management or a related discipline.
  • Chartered membership (RICS, RIBA, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable.
  • Significant experience in strategic estate or asset management within the public sector or similarly complex environments.
  • Proven experience developing and delivering estate strategies, asset management plans and long-term capital programmes.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of architects, designers and technical specialists.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 55000, PAS 55, RIBA Plan of Work and public sector governance.
  • Experience developing business cases and supporting capital investment planning.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret asset data and translate insights into strategic decisions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A collaborative leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and developing high-performing teams.

• Desirable experience:

  • Experience working within secure estates, justice, defence or blue-light environments.
  • Knowledge of estate sustainability strategies and Net Zero programmes.
  • Experience with BIM, advanced CAD and digital asset management systems.
  • Experience integrating asset data and analytics into strategic estate planning.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications