Estates Works Supervisor
| Posting date: | 03 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,105 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | SO43 7NH |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 435550/1 |
Summary
We are seeking a proactive Estates Works Supervisor to oversee reactive maintenance and repairs across our built estate. Reporting to the Building Surveyor, you’ll coordinate reactive building maintenance including general building works, mechanical, electric & plumbing works, ensure statutory compliance and support staff with inspections and remedial planning. The role involves liaising with tenants, monitoring contractors, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication skills, experience with risk assessments, and knowledge of CDM regulations are required.
Please see the job description below for more information and details about what we need from you.
Where you’ll work…
Forestry England is the country's largest land manager, caring for the nation's forests for people, nature and the economy. The foundation of our organisation is our world-class sustainable management of the nation's forests.
Our South England Forest District is made up of around 170 people with a diverse range of roles, from foresters and wildlife rangers to civil engineers, and ecologists to marketing professionals. We all contribute towards the management of 46,0000 hectares of public forest estate in East Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, West Sussex, Surrey and Berkshire. Nearly all of our forests are within either a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Much of this forest is of high importance for nature conservation and wildlife, and of international importance for biodiversity which impacts the way we work. We also provide public access to our forests with nearly 50 million visits every year.
The buildings in South England Forest District comprise approximately 90 residential dwellings and approximately 90 non-domestic properties which include offices, forestry operations depots, deer larders and stores.
Key responsibilities & accountabilities
- Oversees reactive maintenance of buildings and building services (general building repairs including mechanical, electric & plumbing etc.).
- Programme, instruct, and supervise maintenance and repair works.
- Ensure statutory compliance and adherence to Forestry Commission policies.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and relevant legislation.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with internal teams, colleagues, tenants, contractors and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and data in national and district systems.
- Guide staff managing Forestry England built estate and associated infrastructure.
- Conduct and review Building Inspection Reports (BIRs).
- Plan and implement remedial works from inspections.
- Coordinate and review works on let properties.
- Monitor progress and quality of routine and complex maintenance projects.
- Conduct site visits for pre-start and ongoing monitoring.
- Address breaches of contract, especially Health & Safety issues.
- Flexibility on working hours with the ability to adapt to changing working demands and priorities.
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