Estates officer

You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

• facilities management
• building services engineering
• surveying
• construction management

You can also do a qualification in real estate by distance learning through the University of the Built Environment .

You can complete courses full time or part time. Flexible study may be an option if you're already working in the industry.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

You could apply to do an apprenticeship with a property management company or public body like the NHS. Schemes include:

• Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Facilities Manager Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship

These can take around 2 years to complete and combine workplace training and study.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

You can apply directly for jobs if you have experience and qualifications in a related career like property management, building services, health and safety or surveying.

Career Tips

This job can vary depending on where you work. As an example, working in a local authority will be different to working for a conservation or heritage organisation.

Further Information

You can find out more about training and working in estate management through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building .

As an estates officer, you could:

• deal with tenancy applications and agreements
• set and review rent levels
• negotiate with suppliers and service companies
• organise work like building repairs, cleaning and recycling
• work closely with estate owners
• analyse financial data and manage a budget
• write and present reports for the senior management teams
• keep up to date with building controls and environmental regulations

You could work in an office.