Senior Repairs Manager (Housing)

Lancashire Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Senior Repairs Manager for housing maintenance projects across Lancashire and Merseyside, overseeing a team of repairs supervisors and trades operatives.
  • Car package & bonus scheme
  • Career progression opportunities

About Our Client

A prominent provider of social housing repairs and maintenance projects across Merseyside and Lancashire, dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable homes and exceptional service to our residents. Due to growth we are appointing a Senior Repairs Manager committed to maintaining and improving our housing stock to ensure safe, comfortable living environments.

Job Description

  • Senior Repairs Manager for housing maintenance projects across Lancashire and Merseyside
  • Overseeing a team of repairs supervisors and trades operatives
  • Responsible for all regional delivery; building and maintaining an effective and motivated team
  • Lead the division with an operational and commercial mindset making sure the team are aware of contract obligations and how they can always influence profitability
  • Ensure that all projects are set-up with company governance maximised, production control in place and productivity regularly monitored
  • To work and develop relationships with all key clients to allow each contract to run in accordance with the brief and the clients' high expectations. Attend all client progress meetings giving feedback, progress and all KPI data as requested.
  • Procure work by maintaining and developing contacts in the industry, as well as have direct involvement in the strategic thinking applied to the Unit's tenders
  • To work with all key supply chain partners making sure all Operating Framework compliance details are in place before commencement of any projects
  • Monitor and approve the financial forecasts; ensuring that the best cost planning information is provided
  • To drive compliance and operating excellence throughout the division at all levels

The Successful Applicant

  • Ability to regularly commute to offices and schemes across Merseyside & Lancashire.
  • Proven experience in a senior repairs or maintenance management role, preferably within the social housing sector.
  • Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction, and repair processes.
  • Relevant construction, housing or safety based qualifications.
  • In-depth understanding of health and safety regulations, building codes, and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading large teams and managing external contractors.
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and resources effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

What's on Offer

  • Market leading salary
  • Car package
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Clear career progression opportunities
  • Excellent company benefits
Contact
Daniel Ogden
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6604129
Phone number
07814773480

Job summary

Job function
Construction
Subsector
Project Manager
Sector
Property
Location
Lancashire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Ogden
Consultant phone
07814773480
Job reference
JN-112024-6604129