District Estates Maintenance Manager G11

Service Care Solutions; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hampshire is seeking a District Estates Maintenance Manager to oversee key housing maintenance services. This leadership role demands a strong technical background, operational experience, and the ability to manage a diverse team to deliver effective housing solutions while maintaining compliance and budget control.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage large-scale housing repairs in a public sector.
• Certified in IOSH or similar compliance training expected.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and procurement best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage voids delivery and contractor performance.
• Manage area maintenance teams and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Control

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

HNC/HND in Construction

CIOB, RICS, or CIH membership

Job description

District Estates Maintenance Manager

Location: Hampshire

Contract: Ongoing temporary contract

Rate: £28 per hour PAYE / £36 per hour Umbrella or Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)

We are working with a council in Hampshire that is currently looking to appoint a highly capable and driven District Estates Maintenance Manager to join our Housing Operations and Voids Services team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background and operational experience to help shape and deliver critical housing maintenance services across our estate.

Working across a substantial and diverse housing portfolio, you will lead on the management of void repairs, oversee the securing of regeneration properties, and support a range of planned and responsive maintenance projects. You will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team including in-house operatives, contractors, suppliers, and back-office support functions to deliver an efficient and compliant service in line with Council policies and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage voids delivery, overseeing contractor performance and timely turnaround of empty homes.
• Manage and coordinate area maintenance teams and all related operational functions, including resource planning and supply chain engagement.
• Deliver value-for-money, high-quality repairs and maintenance services to improve the condition and performance of the Council’s housing stock.
• Manage a significant budget (c. £7.7m), ensuring efficient use of resources, robust financial controls, and compliance with procurement regulations.
• Work collaboratively with Housing Investment, Housing Management, and Tenant Representatives to develop and deliver targeted maintenance solutions.
• Promote and enable innovation, business improvement, and commercial opportunities within the service.
• Ensure robust compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory obligations including CDM, gas, electrical, asbestos, and safeguarding standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Professionally qualified with an HNC/HND in Construction or equivalent; IOSH or similar compliance training is expected, with CIOB, RICS, or CIH membership highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale housing repairs and maintenance services in a public sector or similar complex environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive approach to service improvement, innovation, and budget control.
• A confident and effective leader with the ability to inspire teams, manage performance, and deliver outcomes aligned to corporate priorities.
• Sound understanding of housing legislation, contract management, and procurement best practice.
• Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including tenants, elected members, partners, and colleagues.

If interested or have any questions, please get in touch with James at Service Care Solutions on 01772208967 or via email at [emailprotected]