Senior Estates & Facilities Manager

We are looking for a Senior Estates, Facilities & Property (UK) to take full ownership of our property portfolio and facilities operations, ensuring our pharmaceutical site operates safely, compliantly, and efficiently. This is a senior, hands-on role that combines commercial property management with operational facilities leadership. You will be responsible for everything from landlord relationships and lease negotiations through to site compliance, health & safety, and day-to-day operational performance. Working at the heart of a regulated healthcare environment, you will ensure our facilities not only meet MHRA and GDP standards, but also support the pace, quality, and growth of a fast-scaling business. What will you be doing? You will lead across three core areas: property strategy, facilities operations, and compliance. - Take ownership of all property and lease management, including rent reviews, renewals, break clauses, and service charge oversight - Act as the primary contact for landlords, agents, and external property partners - Support site acquisitions, fit-outs, refurbishments, and disposals aligned with business growth - Oversee day-to-day facilities operations, including HVAC, utilities, security, access control, and waste management - Ensure all environments (office, warehouse, storage) are optimised, efficient, and fit for purpose - Take a hands-on approach to resolving operational issues quickly and effectively - Lead on health & safety and regulatory compliance, including: - MHRA and GDP standards - Fire safety, legionella, and electrical compliance - Manage audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring full regulatory adherence - Own and manage estates and facilities budgets, tracking spend and identifying cost efficiencies - Ensure all suppliers and contractors deliver against SLAs and KPIs, driving value for money - Build strong relationships across internal teams and act as a trusted advisor to leadership on estates strategy and operational performance What do you need? - 5-10+ years’ experience in a senior estates, facilities, or property management role - Strong expertise in commercial property, leases, rent reviews, and service charges - Proven experience managing landlord relationships and supplier contracts - Solid understanding of health & safety and compliance frameworks - Experience in regulated environments (pharma, healthcare, life sciences, or similar) is highly desirable - Ability to travel between our Winnersh and London sites - Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets and delivering efficiencies - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills - IOSH / NEBOSH (or equivalent) desirable - A hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally What we offer: Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year two) + 8 bank holidays Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, and more Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave About Us Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey. As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients’ lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.