Capital Projects and Estates Manager

Ref: SCH-PAT-0662 14 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Central Trust Location: Pontefract, England, United Kingdom Salary: £47,181.00 - £50,269.00 per annum Department: Central Team - Support Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 15/09/2025 10:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scales | SCP 36 - SCP 39

The Role

‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’

About us

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Capital Projects & Estates Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership and management of all premises and sites across Pontefract Academies Trust, and undertake the role of the Health and Safety at Work competent person for the Trust.

We are looking for a candidate with substantial and proven experience of managing budgets, effective project management skills, and the ability to create effective partnerships and develop good working relationships with all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

To monitor the condition of premises through regular inspections and implement a rolling programme of repairs and maintenance which supports a cost-effective maintenance programme across the Trust.
To support the procurement of contacts through formal competitive tendering procedures in accordance with Trust financial regulations.
To manage the delivery of works covering capital projects, compliance and cyclical maintenance ensuring that these are delivered to agreed standards, programmes and contract values.
Be responsible for directing and advising site premises teams regarding all estates and facilities issues in conjunction with school leadership.

This is a 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract.

What can we offer you?

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
Generous employer pension- (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
Generous annual leave entitlements (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
Cycle to work scheme
Blue Light card
Discounted gym membership
Free eyecare via Specsavers
Childcare vouchers
Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
Free flu vaccinations.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 10:00am Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews to be held TBC
Start date: ASAP

Application Process

Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website

Important Links

Contact Information

Tel: 01977 232146
Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Health and safety NEBOSH general qualification		Essential
Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualifications	Grace C/4 or above	Essential
Health and safety NEBOSH diploma qualification		Desirable
Educated to HNC/D level in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge and experience, or a willingness to study		Desirable
Member of a relevant professional body CIOB, RICS, CEng or other qualification		Desirable
Project management qualification		Desirable
Facilities management qualification		Desirable