Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of maintenance services in London. This pivotal role involves managing a significant budget, leading a technical team, and ensuring efficient service delivery. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive day rate for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance contracts and budgets.
• Strong leadership skills to manage technical teams.
• Ability to handle legal disrepair cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a £14 million revenue budget and report on performance.
• Lead a team monitoring contractor performance across repairs.
• Manage disrepair cases and attend court as an expert witness.

Skills

Budget Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Legal Knowledge

Job description

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Interim Repairs & Maintenance Contracts Manager, London

Client: Panoramic Associates

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

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 resident-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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