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Estates

Build a career in property with HMRC Estates

Explore the world of HMRC Estates, where we lead the way in government property transformation. As a key player in one of the UK’s largest property programmes, we offer safe, inclusive workplaces and exceptional career development opportunities.

Our Estates team is made up of seven key functions, managing everything from building security, construction and fit-out, data management, to learning and development. Together, we deliver high-quality, user-friendly services that enable our colleagues to thrive in an environment where they truly belong.

Join us, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of government property.

“We have buildings that are not only excellent places to work but also award-winning. It’s a great time to be part of the HMRC Estates community, whether you are maintaining our buildings or contributing to the transformation of our estate.”

Colin – Director of Estates and Locations Programme

Watch our video to explore the world of HMRC Estates

Our Estates teams

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They make sure that everything the Estates teams do is joined up and aligned to strategy. They are responsible for:

  • recruitment and workforce planning 
  • learning and development 
  • equality, diversity and inclusion 
  • business planning 
  • performance monitoring 
  • information management 
  • governance and assurance 
  • communication of strategies and guidance
  • freedom of information requests, parliamentary questions and ministerial briefings 
  • people and equality impact assessments 
Watch our Corporate Capabilities video to meet the team

They make sure that HMRC’s working environments are safe and secure. They also manage other important building services. The team is responsible for: 

  • providing assurance on health and safety and fire safety
  • hard and soft facilities management contracts 
  • supplier management 
  • service planning and improvements 
  • asset management
  • building security 
  • mail and courier services 
  • counter-terrorism 
  • reducing waste
Watch our Operational Contract Management and Support Services team video

They’re a team of chartered surveyors and project managers, who are experts in property deals and commercial negotiations. Their work includes: 

  • property strategy 
  • acquiring new properties 
  • property management 
  • property services 
  • exiting and closing properties 
  • manage relationships with landlords, agents, developers, funders and other government departments 
  • understanding capacity to help strategic decisions 
  • provide strategic planning and customer insight 
Watch our Property and Assets video to meet the team

They specialise in construction, engineering, digital estate, health and safety, and sustainability. They are responsible for:

  • construction and fit out
  • procurement and management of professional services contracts 
  • transforming data into insight for colleagues 
  • developing and monitoring standards, policies and strategic plans  
  • innovation of technology, data, operation models and processes 
  • supporting health and safety, fire safety, building services, physical security, and sustainability 
  • maintaining safe, secure and accessible workplaces
Watch our Professional Services and Digital Estates video
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They manage the day-to-day operation of HMRC’s estate. They ensure the buildings are safe, secure and provide excellent customer service. Their work involves: 

  • addressing all health and safety risks 
  • working with other Estates teams to ensure co-ordination between strategic and operational contract management  
  • conducting and acting on building risk assessments  
  • making sure we meet compliance requirements   
  • defining, maintaining and testing business continuity plans 
Watch our Workplace Operations video

They ensure our buildings are inclusive and accessible for everyone. They do this by working with colleagues to design workplaces that meet their needs. Their work involves: 

  • designing and improving services 
  • collecting and feedback and building data 
  • testing solutions and improvements 
  • managing furniture, fittings and equipment contracts 
Watch our Service Design and User video

This team leads the planning and delivery of construction and estates projects. They are responsible for:

  • end-to-end delivery of all HMRC buildings through programme management
  • clearance and closure of buildings
  • improvements to existing workplaces 
  • fitting new office spaces 
  • internal reorganisation of office spaces 
Watch our Project and Programme Delivery video

Government Property Profession

When you join HMRC Estates, you become a part of the Government Property Profession. This is a community of over 7000 property professionals from across the different government departments. You’ll have access to many career development opportunities, including learning resources, courses, events and blogs.

Watch our video to delve into the world of Government Property Profession

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“We currently manage over £500bn worth of property and projects, offering access to exciting opportunities on a scale you just can’t find anywhere else.”

Jake – Deputy Head of Property Profession

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