Chris Leigh Bsc Mrics

Director Of Estates And Facilities at Collegiate AC

Chris Leigh BSc (Hons) MRICS has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Chris currently serves as the Director of Estates and Facilities at Collegiate AC since April 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the National Head of Estates and Facilities at the same company from June 2020 to April 2022.

Before joining Collegiate AC, Chris worked as an Interim Director at Cedar Property Management Services from June 2019 to June 2020.

One of their significant roles was as the National Senior Estates Technical Manager at Unite Students from May 2012 to May 2019. In this role, they were responsible for the strategic development of maintenance, compliance, and life cycle plans across a national estate.

Chris also gained experience as the Head of Estates and FM at Carillion from March 2011 to May 2012. Chris was fully responsible for a large portfolio that included Retail/Admin and Data Centres and managed associated planned maintenance and capital projects.

Earlier in their career, they held positions such as National Senior FM Operations Manager at VINCI Facilities, Head of PFI Education Sector/Senior FM Management at Rentokil Initial, and PFI Technical & Contract Manager at Jarvis FM.

Overall, Chris Leigh has a strong background in estates and facilities management, with expertise in strategic planning, technical operations, and project management.

Chris Leigh received a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from The University of Salford in 2002. No further information about their education history is provided.

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England, United Kingdom

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Collegiate AC

Collegiate is an operator and manager of student accommodation with over 10,000 beds in 21 cities across the UK. We work in close partnership with investors, developers, universities, and stakeholders to be the most trusted accommodation choice for students by creating a unique experience where everyone feels they belong.