Deputy Estates & Facilities Manager

Job Title: Deputy Estates & Facilities Manager

Location: Thornton Science Park, Cheshire

Employment Type: Site Based - Full Time Role 5 days per week Monday-Friday

• Competitive Salary
• 10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service
• 25 days Holiday, increasing with service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts
• Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

About the Company

EET (Essar Energy Transition) plays a major role in supplying the Northwest and the wider UK with essential fuels. We produce over 16% of the UK’s road fuels, supply key feedstocks to the petrochemical industry, and are investing heavily in low carbon energy solutions.

We work with major retail fuel brands, supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading airlines, and regional transport operators. We are also a key partner in the HyNet project, helping to deliver the region’s low carbon future.

With over 900 skilled colleagues, we offer a strong safety culture, technically challenging work, and some of the best training in the energy sector.

Find out more: Redefining Energy | EET

About the Role

We’re seeking to appoint a commercially minded Estates & Facilities professional to support the transition of Thornton Science Park (TSP) into the EET Property and play a key role in its day‑to‑day commercial and operational management portfolio.

You’ll act as deputy to the Estates & Facilities Manager, managing relationships with tenants and service providers, supporting lease and licence negotiations, overseeing site operations, and ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting commercial management, lease/licence renewals and business development
• Overseeing site access, security, inductions and property services
• Managing budgets, cost control and identifying efficiencies
• Coordinating with external FM/PM providers
• Supporting major projects, relocations, infrastructure upgrades and maintenance
• Ensuring HSSE compliance and supporting audit/reporting requirements
• Contributing to digitalisation and continuous improvement across TSP

This role suits someone confident managing multiple stakeholders and balancing commercial, operational and compliance demands.

About You

You’ll have strong experience in commercial or industrial property management, ideally across multi‑occupancy sites with a mix of FM and property management activities.

 We’re looking for someone with:
• Significant experience in real estate management and external service‑provider oversight
• Knowledge of lease/licence negotiations and working with legal teams
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets
• HSSE awareness and experience supporting compliance and audits
• Proficiency with business IT systems (SAP advantageous)

You will also bring:
• Appropriate qualifications for managing a commercial mixed-use portfolio covering all health and safety aspects. 
• A full driving licence and flexibility to travel as needed

Your strengths will include:
• Strong stakeholder and relationship‑management skills
• Clear communication and an ability to simplify complex information for a mixed audience
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• A drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Closing Date

Applications for this position will close on 1st April 2026. We encourage early applications, as we may begin reviewing candidates and scheduling interviews before the closing date.