District Estates Maintenance Manager

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager to lead the effective delivery of estate maintenance services. The role involves managing budgets, staff, and contractors, ensuring compliance with procurement and health regulations. Applicants should have senior-level experience in maintenance management, strong commercial awareness, and relevant qualifications. This position is located in London and is for an initial term of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience managing contracts and maintenance teams.
• Strong commercial awareness in public sector or social housing.
• Knowledge of capital works project delivery and asbestos regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day responsive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Oversee a significant annual budget.
• Lead operational teams to ensure high performance.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Health & Safety regulations knowledge

CDM regulations knowledge

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Specialists in professional temporary recruitment

Based in Southampton

Length: 3 months initially

IR35 status: Inside

We are currently recruiting for an Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager, to lead the effective delivery of estate maintenance services within a large and diverse property portfolio. This role plays a pivotal part in managing staff, contractors, budgets, and large-scale planned works, ensuring compliance and value for money.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager:

• Manage day-to-day responsive repairs, void works, and planned maintenance across the housing portfolio
• Oversee a significant annual budget and ensure effective financial planning and reporting
• Lead operational teams, ensuring high performance, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Maintain contractor relationships and ensure compliance with procurement and health & safety regulations CDM, Asbestos)
• Develop systems for quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Engage with tenants, councillors, and stakeholders to maintain transparency and trust

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager:

• Senior-level experience managing contracts, maintenance teams, and housing repairs services
• Strong commercial awareness with a background in public sector or social housing
• Knowledge of CDM, H&S, asbestos regulations, and capital works project delivery
• Qualifications: HNC/HND or equivalent, IOSH (working toward or achieved), with membership of CIOB, RICS or similar desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills