Housing Repairs Manager | Safe, Responsive Maintenance

Elevate Projects Ltd; Campton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Repairs Manager to lead responsive maintenance across a housing portfolio in a hybrid work setting. You will ensure buildings are safe and compliant while driving high tenant satisfaction and cost-effective repairs.

Responsibilities include managing contractors, monitoring KPIs, budgets, and procurement while ensuring adherence to building safety regulations and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housing repairs and maintenance services.
• Knowledge of Schedules of Rates, BS standards, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Experience managing contractors, SLAs, and procurement.
• Full driving licence and willingness to attend onsite meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of responsive maintenance services across the housing portfolio.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements (including fire safety, gas, electrical, legionella, and building compliance).
• Monitor and manage repairs timescales, KPIs, contractor SLAs, and performance.
• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring sound financial control and value for money.
• Oversee procurement activity, contract mobilisation, and ongoing supplier management.
• Ensure communal areas and shared services are maintained to high, safe standards.
• Put resident satisfaction at the heart of service delivery, resolving issues promptly and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Contractor management

Budget management

SLA management

Stakeholder management

Building safety knowledge

Education

Facilities management qualification

Property services qualification

Building maintenance qualification

Job description

Elevate Projects Ltd in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Repairs Manager to lead responsive maintenance across a housing portfolio in a hybrid work setting. You will ensure buildings are safe and compliant while driving high tenant satisfaction and cost-effective repairs.

Responsibilities include managing contractors, monitoring KPIs, budgets, and procurement while ensuring adherence to building safety regulations and statutory requirements.