Assistant Buildings Manager

Job Title: Assistant Buildings Manager
Location : York
Salary : Competitive
Job Type : Full time, Permanent
Garrowby Estate is located 13 miles east of York and comprises a significant property portfolio made up of the following:
Two principal houses
40 let farms
140 let houses and cottages
750 acre in-hand farm
Stud farm
1140 acres of forestry
Various commercial properties including a village pub
Garrowby Estate and three other estates owned by the Halifax family are managed from the Estate Office in Bugthorpe. There are 41 employees including an in-hand Works Department with a staff of 11 joiners and builders.
The Role:
The Estate is looking for a highly motivated, organised and experienced individual to join the team in a newly created role as Assistant Buildings Manger. The successful candidate will assist the Buildings Manager with all maintenance matters and improvement projects across the Estate's diverse property portfolio.
Main duties will include:
Assisting the Buildings Manager in the running of the Works Department
Overseeing repairs and improvement projects on the Estate including work undertaken by contractors
Delivery of projects within agreed timescales and on budget
Assisting with the prepara...