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.
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:
Central Estates
- Estates Support (Planon and Support Desk)
- Compliance
- Property Management
- Riseholme Park Farm
- Sustainability
- Energy & Carbon Management
- Sustainability projects and engineering
- Communications
Maintenance & Facilities
- Building Fabric
- Engineering
- Facilities Management
- Contract Management
Projects & Space
- Project Management
- Space Management
- Cost Management
Grant Anderson
Director of Estates
Kevin Macdonald
Deputy Director of Estates
Kevin Macdonald
Head of Projects & Space
Paul Labiche
Head of Maintenance &Facilities
Rebecca Mills
Head of Sustainability
Matt Bagley
Farm & Estate Manager (Riseholme)