Location
Lyndhurst, Hampshire

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£30,105 per annum

About the Role
Forestry England is seeking a proactive Estates Works Supervisor to oversee reactive maintenance and repairs across our built estate. Reporting to the Building Surveyor, you will coordinate reactive building maintenance including general building works, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks. You will 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 essential. Join a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests, creating amazing places and experiences, providing vital wildlife habitats, improving air quality, and producing sustainable timber.

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 South England Forest District comprises around 170 staff across diverse roles, managing 46,000 hectares of public forest estate in East Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, West Sussex, Surrey, and Berkshire. Nearly all forests are within National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and are of high importance for nature conservation and biodiversity. The district’s buildings include approximately 90 residential dwellings and 90 non-domestic properties such as offices, forestry depots, deer larders, and stores.

Benefits
Alongside your salary, Forestry England contributes an average of 28.97% towards your pension through the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. You will receive 25 days holiday per year, increasing by one day per year of service up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time employees), plus bank holidays. Access to STaR employee benefits scheme offers discounts on supermarket shopping, hotels, clothing, electronics, insurance, holidays, gym memberships, and wellbeing apps. Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury are provided. Forestry England supports lifelong learning and career development through continual professional development, individual learning plans, and sponsored membership of professional bodies.

Experience
Proven experience in coordinating reactive building maintenance and repairs, including general building works and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks. Experience with risk assessments and knowledge of CDM regulations is required. Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with tenants and contractors are essential.

About You
You are proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. You have a passion for maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. You work well within a team and can support colleagues with inspections and remedial planning. You are committed to contributing positively to the environment and community through your work.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in building maintenance supervision, health and safety, or related fields are desirable. A good understanding of statutory compliance requirements and CDM regulations is essential.