3-Month Contract: Maintenance Team Lead – Housing Assets

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bedford seeks a qualified contractor to manage property defects and oversee housing maintenance. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing contractors, and executing repairs. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in property surveying, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position offers competitive working hours and the opportunity to contribute to council housing projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing maintenance, property surveying or asset management.
• Experience managing contractors and delivering capital works programmes.
• Strong understanding of building pathology and housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose defects in council-owned properties.
• Plan and oversee void property works ensuring quality and budget constraints.
• Manage contractors conducting maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Housing maintenance

Property surveying

Asset management

Building pathology

Health and safety legislation

Voids management

Education

HNC / HND in Building Surveying or related field

Membership of professional body (e.g. RICS CIOB)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Housing management systems

Desktop diagnostics

Job description

A local authority in Bedford seeks a qualified contractor to manage property defects and oversee housing maintenance. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing contractors, and executing repairs. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in property surveying, and a full UK driving licence. This full-time position offers competitive working hours and the opportunity to contribute to council housing projects.