District Estates Maintenance Manager

Venn Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking an Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager based in Southampton. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of estate maintenance services across a diverse property portfolio, manage significant budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Applicants should possess senior-level experience in managing contracts and housing repairs services, with strong leadership and project management skills. This role offers an initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Management of contracts

Leadership skills

Project management

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

Specialists in professional temporary recruitment

Interim District Estates Maintenance Manager

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
• Deliver large-scale remedial projects (e.g., voids, fire-damaged properties)
• Maintain contractor relationships and ensure compliance with procurement and health & safety regulations (e.g., 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

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Kileigh Walsh on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send yourCV to [e-mail]