The Estates department is responsible for maintaining and developing the University’s physical environment.
We provide facilities and services which support every campus user, every day.
Our Vision
To provide a class leading estate for all with core values of sustainability, innovation, and safety.
We aim to develop a vibrant, sustainable, and accessible campus which meets the needs of students, staff, and the wider community. Our objectives sit under four main headings, University Experience, Place, Net Zero and Financial Innovation.
You can read more about our objectives in our Estates Strategy.
View our Estates Annual Report 22-23 below:
Our Team
The department is led by the Director of Estates, Mr Grant Anderson.
The Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
The department employs over 50 staff in various service teams:
Operations
- Estates Support (Planon and Support Desk)
- Compliance
- Facilities Management
- Riseholme Park Farm
Sustainability
- Energy & Carbon Management
- Sustainability projects and engineering
- Communications
Maintenance
- Building Fabric
- Engineering
- Contract Management
- Minor Works
Development
- Project Management
- Space Management
- Cost Management
- Property Management
Estates Senior Leadership
Grant Anderson
Director of Estates
Kevin Macdonald
Deputy Director of Estates
Craig Smith
Head of Projects & Space
Paul Labiche
Head of Maintenance &Facilities
Rebecca Mills
Head of Sustainability
Claire Lea
Interim Head of Sustainability
Matt Bagley
Farm & Estate Manager (Riseholme)
