Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager to efficiently manage a £14 million budget and oversee essential property works. This 6-month hybrid role involves direct accountability for service performance and continuous improvement using client feedback. Candidates should have substantial experience in the property maintenance sector, particularly in managing complex contracts and teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale property repairs and maintenance.
• Strong leadership of technical teams.
• Proven track record in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of maintenance and repairs contracts efficiently.
• Manage a £14 million revenue budget and report on KPIs.
• Oversee contractor performance for repairing and minor works services.

Skills

Budget Management

Contract Governance

Client Relationship Management

Performance Monitoring

Preventative Maintenance

Legal Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Job Description

Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 6 Months
Day Rate: £350 | Inside IR35

Panoramic Associates is working with a London Local Authority to recruit an experienced Interim Repairs & Maintenance Manager to oversee the delivery of Responsive Maintenance, Void Property Works, and Minor Planned Works.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the repairs service is efficient, cost-effective, and -focused, with direct accountability for performance, governance, and budget control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as client lead for the "Responsive Maintenance, Void Property Works and Minor Planned Works" contract, including managing contract variations, governance meetings, and applying sanctions or financial penalties where necessary.

• Oversee a £14 million revenue budget, reporting on spend, trends, and KPI performance to senior management and making strategic recommendations.

• Lead a team of technical officers monitoring day-to-day contractor performance across repairs and minor works.

• Deliver a preventative maintenance programme, including roof and gutter works, Property and Plumbing MOTs, and liaising with capital teams for interim repairs.

• Manage disrepair cases, working closely with legal services, preparing reports, and attending court as an expert witness when needed.

• Oversee Section 20 leaseholder consultation in collaboration with Leasehold Services, including preparing for First Tier Tribunals where required.

• Support continuous improvement using customer feedback and service reviews to inform strategic service development.
  
  

Interested?
Apply now with your CV or contact Lola at Panoramic Associates to learn more about this opportunity.

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