Housing Maintenance Surveyor: Void & Repairs Lead

Central Bedfordshire Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Void Maintenance of over 5000 council-owned homes. In this role, you will manage contractors, inspect properties, and ensure high standards of service and quality. You should have either relevant qualifications or substantial experience in maintenance, particularly in social housing, and a solid understanding of project and budget management. This hybrid, permanent position offers a chance to significantly impact the community's living quality.

Qualifications

• HND or degree qualified or relevant experience in maintenance.
• Experience managing capital and revenue works in social housing.
• Ability to manage workloads to defined timescales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Void Maintenance of 5000+ council-owned homes.
• Inspect properties to prioritize repairs and project manage rectification.
• Plan, prepare, and manage revenue and capital works programmes.
• Supervise contractors and ensure high on-site delivery standards.
• Conduct surveys and diagnostic assessments of properties.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Inspection and assessment

Contractor supervision

Understanding of housing procurement

Education

HND or degree in relevant field

Job description

A local government authority in England seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Void Maintenance of over 5000 council-owned homes. In this role, you will manage contractors, inspect properties, and ensure high standards of service and quality. You should have either relevant qualifications or substantial experience in maintenance, particularly in social housing, and a solid understanding of project and budget management. This hybrid, permanent position offers a chance to significantly impact the community's living quality.