Estates Project Manager

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

We are seeking an Estates Project Manager to join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

The Estates Project Manager’s role is to support the key senior executives of Bourne Education Trust in providing an effective, compliant, and professional procurement and estates management service to the Trust and its constituent schools.

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

Location: This role is predominantly supporting all 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 also be required.

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

Responsible to: Head of Estates

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending through the My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme

• Contribute to Trust‑wide long and short‑term estates plans and individual estate development plans for each academy.
• Partner with the Head of Estates on the implementation of these plans to deliver 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 with property consultants and key school staff, monitoring consultants and contractors, ensuring regulatory requirements, quality, compliance, timescales, safety, safeguarding, and value for money.

• Demonstrated 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 (to travel between sites).
• Project management experience within Education, Not for Profit or Public Sector organisations.
• Qualification in health and safety management (IOSH/NEBOSH) or significant management experience of health and safety.

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

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

The closing date for this vacancy is 6 January 2026. We recommend applying early for the best chance of consideration.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. 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. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please contact us and we will provide a suitable alternative.