Interim Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Repairs & Maintenance Manager

South London | Hybrid Working (3 days on site, 2 from home) Up to £500 per day (Umbrella)

A South London local authority is looking for an experienced Repairs & Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and contractor performance across a diverse property portfolio.

This is a key leadership role managing maintenance contracts worth several million pounds, overseeing a team of surveyors and officers, and ensuring properties remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. The council is investing heavily in improving operational performance and resident satisfaction, making this an excellent opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Key responsibilities:

Managing responsive repairs and maintenance services
Overseeing contractors, compliance and service delivery performance
Leading planned and cyclical maintenance programmes
Budget management, procurement and contract oversight
Driving service improvements through KPIs and performance management
Managing and developing technical teams
Ensuring statutory compliance and health & safety obligations are metYou'll ideally have:

Strong housing or local authority repairs experience
Contract management and budget responsibility
Experience leading teams and driving operational improvements
Good stakeholder management skills
Relevant surveying, construction or property qualifications desirableA great opportunity to join a council undergoing significant service improvement and investment programmes.

If you would like to know more about this role, you can reach me on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed