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