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Shape the future of our estate. At Lothian, we're more than a transport operator – we're the people who keep Edinburgh and the surrounding communities moving. With over 2,500 colleagues, we have been delivering safe, reliable and high-quality public transport services for more than 100 years. Operating a fleet of over 700 buses across more than 70 routes, we connect millions of people with work, education, leisure and essential services every week. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding customer service. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace where colleagues can develop their skills, progress their careers and make a meaningful contribution to the communities we serve. The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Estates & Property Manager to lead the strategic management, development and governance of our diverse multi-site estate portfolio. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our estate and infrastructure are safe, compliant, sustainable and capable of supporting the future ambitions of the business. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering major investment programmes, including depot electrification and wider estate transformation initiatives, whilst ensuring our facilities continue to support operational excellence across the organisation. This is an opportunity to influence long-term strategy, lead significant projects and help shape the future of transport infrastructure across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Job Responsibility
Leading the strategic management of our estates and property portfolio
Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
Delivering planned and reactive maintenance programmes
Managing contractors and major projects to ensure safe and effective delivery
Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives
Driving continuous improvement across our estate and facilities
Managing budgets and providing insight and assurance to stakeholders
Requirements
Significant experience within estates, property or facilities management
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building management
Experience delivering projects and managing contractors
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
Nice to have
Experience within transport, logistics, engineering or industrial environments would be advantageous
Professional qualifications and membership of organisations such as IWFM or RICS are desirable
What we offer
A competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to help shape the future of our estate and infrastructure
A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
The chance to be part of one of Scotland's leading public transport organisations
Free travel on all Lothian buses and Edinburgh Trams across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, plus a 90% discount on an additional travel pass for a family member or friend
Automatic enrolment into our fully funded HSF Health Plan, providing support with a wide range of healthcare costs, including optical and dental treatment, physiotherapy, podiatry and much more. Cover is also provided for your children under 18 at no additional cost
Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounts at hundreds of retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support