Head of Building Repairs & Voids Services

Portsmouth; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced Head of Building Repairs to lead responsive repairs, void refurbishments and maintenance across our housing portfolio. The role is based in Portsmouth, full-time (37 hours per week) with an annual salary of £78,854 to £88,132, and reports to the Assistant Director of Buildings.

You will drive regulatory compliance, Awaab's Law responses, and major maintenance contracts, shaping a high‑quality, value-for-money service for residents while building

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading repairs and maintenance in housing/public sector.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-pound budgets.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive regulatory and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsive repairs, maintenance and void refurbishment across our housing portfolio.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance budgets of approximately £50 million per annum.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance management of major maintenance contracts.
• Collaborate with residents, elected Members, contractors and regulators to deliver high-quality services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced Head of Building Repairs to lead responsive repairs, void refurbishments and maintenance across our housing portfolio. The role is based in Portsmouth, full-time (37 hours per week) with an annual salary of £78,854 to £88,132, and reports to the Assistant Director of Buildings.

You will drive regulatory compliance, Awaab's Law responses, and major maintenance contracts, shaping a high‑quality, value-for-money service for residents while building