Catch 22 are working with an education trust based in West Yorkshire who are urgently seeking an Estates Manager to join them on a temporary basis. 

This key role will provide both strategic and operational leadership across multiple school sites, with responsibility for estates management, capital works, health & safety compliance, and facilities operations.

You will oversee planned maintenance and improvement programmes, manage external contractors and consultants, ensure statutory compliance, and act as the Health & Safety Competent Person.

Role details

• Significant experience in commercial estates/facilities management over multiple sites – both soft and hard services.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (Preferred)
• Experience working within the education sector preferred with knowledge of compliance processes.
• Strong track record in contractor management,  project management procurement and budget control
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing mid-sized estates teams

Package details

• Daily rate of around £185
• Temporary ongoing position
• Must be able to start immediately
• Enhanced DBS preferred
• Mon – Fri, 37 hour contract
• Off school site available for office working

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a forward-thinking education trust on a temporary basis with a chance to join them on a permanent basis. To show your interest, please apply now or get in touch with Laura on LauraHastings@c22.co.uk

Catch 22 are working with one of the UKs leading organisations that provides specialist support for children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – schools and care homes/ accommodation.

They are growing rapidly and are looking to recruit a Property Project Manager/ Quantity Surveyor for properties across Midlands. This a hybrid role with 50/50 home and office/ site working.

Job Purpose:

• To assist the Group Property Development Director in delivery of the growth and development programme of the business, in managing and delivering building and refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• This is a wide and varied role with projects values ranging from £20k to £1.5m. Generally projects will be in the region of £50k to £0.5m region and involve either refurbishment/alteration/adaption of both existing properties and newly acquired properties. 

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• It is envisaged that the main role will support current Group Property Development Director with both pre and post contract duties.
• Assist in the feasibility of new projects, liaising with Operations staff, establishing a brief, preparing sketch/outline scheme drawings for Architects to draw up, budget costs and assisting in drawing up business case for internal sign off.
• Instructing external consultants where necessary and agreeing brief, finalising a design for a scheme to achieve planning permission as necessary and building control approval.
• Preparing schedule of works and obtaining tenders for proposed works and producing tender reports dependent on project.
• Instructing contractors and ensuring JCT contracts are completed and signed.
• Regular site visits to ensure good quality and workmanship, site meetings with Operations team and handover on completion.
• Ability to act as Contract Administrator would be beneficial, issuing contract instructions, prepare cost reports and agreeing final account with Contractor.
• Cost control, including agreeing valuations, negotiating final account and internal overall project budget control. Prepare cash flow forecasts and cost reports for live projects as necessary.
• Obtain, check and issue all necessary compliance documentation.
• Assist Operations team to obtain registration on new schemes.
• Assisting where directed with supporting the regional facilities managers with larger capex projects and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with necessary statutory regulation.

• Qualifications

• Appropriate academic qualification to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

• Evidence of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion including managing contractors.
• Experience of analysing building defects and specification of required repairs.

Knowledge

• A good understanding of buildings and the construction process.
• A good understanding of planning, building control and other statutory compliance.
• A basic understanding of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process.
• Cost Control and a good knowledge of value of building works to ensure good value is achieved.
• Knowledge of AutoCad would be beneficial but not essential.
• Would suit Building Surveyor /Quantity Surveyor

This role is paying a salary range £60k -£70k plus car/car allowance and benefits dependent on level of experience. If interested, please apply or get in touch with Laura on Laura Hastings@c22.co.uk to arrange a call.

Catch 22 are working with one of the UKs leading organizations that provides specialist support for children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – schools and care homes/ accommodation.

They are growing rapidly and are looking to recruit a Property Project Manager/ Surveyor for a region based in Leeds and Bradford. This a hybrid role with 50/50 home and office/ site working.

Job Purpose:

• To assist the Group Property Development Director in delivery of the growth and development programme of the business, in managing and delivering building and refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• This is a wide and varied role with projects values ranging from £20k to £1.5m. Generally projects will be in the region of £50k to £0.5m region and involve either refurbishment/alteration/adaption of both existing properties and newly acquired properties. 

Main duties & Responsibilities:

• It is envisaged that the main role will support current Group Property Development Director with both pre and post contract duties.
• Assist in the feasibility of new projects, liaising with Operations staff, establishing a brief, preparing sketch/outline scheme drawings for Architects to draw up, budget costs and assisting in drawing up business case for internal sign off.
• Instructing external consultants where necessary and agreeing brief, finalising a design for a scheme to achieve planning permission as necessary and building control approval.
• Preparing schedule of works and obtaining tenders for proposed works and producing tender reports dependent on project.
• Instructing contractors and ensuring JCT contracts are completed and signed.
• Regular site visits to ensure good quality and workmanship, site meetings with Operations team and handover on completion.
• Ability to act as Contract Administrator would be beneficial, issuing contract instructions, prepare cost reports and agreeing final account with Contractor.
• Cost control, including agreeing valuations, negotiating final account and internal overall project budget control. Prepare cash flow forecasts and cost reports for live projects as necessary.
• Obtain, check and issue all necessary compliance documentation.
• Assist Operations team to obtain registration on new schemes.
• Assisting where directed with supporting the regional facilities managers with larger capex projects and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with necessary statutory regulation.

• Qualifications

• Appropriate academic qualification to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

• Evidence of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion including managing contractors.
• Experience of analysing building defects and specification of required repairs.

Knowledge

• A good understanding of buildings and the construction process.
• A good understanding of planning, building control and other statutory compliance.
• A basic understanding of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process.
• Cost Control and a good knowledge of value of building works to ensure good value is achieved.
• Knowledge of AutoCad would be beneficial but not essential.
• Would suit Building Surveyor /Quantity Surveyor

This role is paying a salary range £50k - £60k plus car/car allowance and benefits dependent on level of experience. If interested, please apply or get in touch with Laura on LauraHastings@c22.co.uk to arrange a call.

Property Project Manager/ Surveyor, Bucks/ Beds/ Hertfordshire, £50-60k plus

Catch 22 are working with one of the UKs leading organizations that provides specialist support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – schools and care homes/ accommodation.

They are growing rapidly and are looking to recruit a Property Project Manager/ Surveyor for a region from Cambridge across to Birmingham and Bristol. This a hybrid role with 50/50 home and office/ site working. Mainly regional and occasional nationwide Travel and occasional overnight stays if required. Ideally candidates will be located centrally within this regional area which would be South Bucks/ South Beds/ South Herts to minimise travel time.

Job Purpose:   

•             To assist the Group Property Development Director in delivery of the growth and development programme of the business, in managing and delivering building and refurbishment projects from inception to completion.

•             This is a wide and varied role with projects values ranging from £20k to £1.5m. Generally projects will be in the region of £50k to £0.5m region and involve either refurbishment/alteration/adaption of both existing properties and newly acquired properties. 

Main duties & Responsibilities:

•             It is envisaged that the main role will support current Group Property Development Director with both pre and post contract duties.

•             Assist in the feasibility of new projects, liaising with Operations staff, establishing a brief, preparing sketch/outline scheme drawings for Architects to draw up, budget costs and assisting in drawing up business case for internal sign off.

•             Instructing external consultants where necessary and agreeing brief, finalising a design for a scheme to achieve planning permission as necessary and building control approval.

•             Preparing schedule of works and obtaining tenders for proposed works and producing tender reports dependent on project.

•             Instructing contractors and ensuring JCT contracts are completed and signed.

•             Regular site visits to ensure good quality and workmanship, site meetings with Operations team and handover on completion.

•             Ability to act as Contract Administrator would be beneficial, issuing contract instructions, prepare cost reports and agreeing final account with Contractor.

•             Cost control, including agreeing valuations, negotiating final account and internal overall project budget control. Prepare cash flow forecasts and cost reports for live projects as necessary.

•             Obtain, check and issue all necessary compliance documentation.

•             Assist Operations team to obtain registration on new schemes.

•             Assisting where directed with supporting the regional facilities managers with larger capex projects and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with necessary statutory regulation.

Qualifications

•             Appropriate academic qualification to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

•             Evidence of managing and delivering projects from inception to completion including managing contractors.

•             Experience of analysing building defects and specification of required repairs.

Knowledge

•             A good understanding of buildings and the construction process.

•             A good understanding of planning, building control and other statutory compliance.

•             A basic understanding of contracts, writing schedule of works and the tender process.

•             Cost Control and a good knowledge of value of building works to ensure good value is achieved.

•             Knowledge of AutoCad would be beneficial but not essential.

•             Would suit Building Surveyor /Quantity Surveyor

Salary range £50k -£60k plus car/car allowance and benefits dependent on level of experience.

Catch 22 are working with an education trust based in Pontefract who are urgently seeking a Facilities Compliance & Health & Safety Manager to join them on a temporary basis.

This key role will provide both strategic and operational leadership across multiple school sites, with responsibility for health & safety compliance, statutory maintenance, and facilities operations.

You will ensure all properties remain fully compliant with relevant legislation, manage audits and inspections, oversee external contractors, and act as the organisation’s Health & Safety Competent Person.

Role details:

• Demonstrable experience in estates or facilities management across multiple sites

• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and H&S legislation

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (preferred)

• Experience within the education sector desirable

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Salary TBC – experience dependent

• Temporary ongoing position (Expected until end of year)

• Must be able to start immediately

• Enhanced DBS preferred

• Mon–Fri, 37-hour contract

• Office base available off school site

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a forward-thinking education trust. To show your interest, please apply now or contact Laura at LauraHastings@c22.co.uk

Interim Facilities Manager (3-4 months min), London SW1, c£50k pro rata

Our client holds the lease on a large commercial office building in Pimlico. There are two tenants.

They require a facilities/ building manager to lead a small team including reception, postroom, maintenance and a facilities assistant and security. It’s a mix of direct employees and contractors.

You will manage the team and ensure that hard and soft services are delivered to the tenants to a high standard.

You will also manage some meeting rooms and will occasionally need to be hands on in their set up.

Applicants need to be available for immediate start.

A pro rata salary of c£50k is offered. Employment can be via agency as a temp or direct with fixed term contract. Not a hybrid role.

Regional Facilities Manager, Bournemouth/ Southampton/ South Coast Region, c£60k plus car allowance (£4.8k)

Catch 22 are working with a leading social care provider to recruit an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 10 special needs schools and children's residential homes across the Bournemouth/ Southampton/ South Coast  region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site managers (with on-site maintenance teams), and mobile maintenance technicians across the smaller sites.
• Oversee Capex and R&M budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with operational teams to align site requirements with budgets and service needs.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality planned and reactive works.
• Support larger capital projects alongside the development team.
• Maintain safe, well-managed environments that directly impact service users’ wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven multi-site estates/facilities management experience, from a care, education or retail setting would be advantageous.
• Strong project management experience from inception to completion.
• Skilled in managing contractors, schedules of works, and tender processes.
• Analytical, methodical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel.
• Highly organised, flexible, and resilient, with excellent communication skills.
• Driving licence.
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field preferred.

This is a permanent position, paying a salary of c£60,0000 + car allowance/ car and would be an excellent opportunity to joining a growing and rewarding organisation. This is a Hybrid role with option to work from home 2-3 days p/week.

Please apply with CV and cover note including salary expectations and notice period.

Catch 22 are working with a leading social care provider to recruit an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 10 schools and children's residential homes across the Manchester region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead on-site maintenance teams, as well as a mobile maintenance team across smaller sites.
• Oversee Capex and R&M budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with operational teams to align site requirements with budgets and service needs.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality planned and reactive works.
• Support larger capital projects alongside the development team.
• Maintain safe, well-managed environments that directly impact service users’ wellbeing.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven multi-site estates/facilities management experience, from a care, education or retail setting would be advantageous.
• Strong project management experience from inception to completion.
• Skilled in managing contractors, schedules of works, and tender processes.
• Analytical, methodical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel.
• Highly organised, flexible, and resilient, with excellent communication skills.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field preferred.

This is a permanent position, paying a salary of £45,0000 + car allowance and would be an excellent opportunity to joining a growing and rewarding organisation.

If interested in this position, please apply or get in touch with Laura Hastings on Laurahastings@c22.co.uk or 0113 242 8055.

Catch 22 are working with a number of various clients across London who are on the lookout for Experienced Porters to assist with busy projects across our clients sites. 

Hours- 7am/4pm 8am-5pm 9am/3:30pm (hours will vary dependant on role) 

This will be temp work 

Duties ;

• Lifting and shifting of furniture

• Assisting maintenance staff with basic tasks 
• Tiding up garden areas and other allocated premises 
• Moving boxes
• Carrying out internal moves, including office or classroom relocations 
• Maintain cleanliness 
• Grounds work 
• Carry out additional duties as requested 

If you have the above experience please apply or send your CV to London@c22.co.uk