Maintenance Manager

Hyperion Partners; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership of maintenance function

Growth and progression opportunities

Job summary

Hyperion Partners is recruiting on behalf of a leading Build-to-Rent operator in Brighton for an experienced Maintenance Manager to own the on-site maintenance across a residential portfolio.

This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of health & safety, building compliance and budget management, with responsibility for a growing team and ensuring high resident experience.

Competitive £35k-£40k salary, with opportunities to shape the function and advance within a fast-growing BTR business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role, ideally in Build-to-Rent or multi-site property environments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, fire safety, and building compliance.
• Experience leading a maintenance team and managing budgets.
• Experience engaging with contractors and suppliers.
• Proactive, hands-on leader with a focus on resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site maintenance team, including recruitment and performance development.
• Oversee reactive and preventative maintenance across the portfolio.
• Manage external contractors, tendering, contracts and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Oversee void turnaround works with lettings/leasing teams.
• Conduct regular property inspections and prioritise works by risk.
• Control the maintenance budget, forecast spend and report against plan.
• Conduct statutory testing of fire systems, lifts, water hygiene, electrical, gas, etc.
• Respond to resident maintenance queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation in CAFM.
• Provide on-call cover out-of-hours as required.
• Support capital works and refurbishment projects with stakeholders.
• Align maintenance delivery with resident experience strategy.

Skills

Maintenance management

People management

Budget management

Health & safety knowledge

Building compliance

Contractor liaison

Education

NVQ

IOSH

NEBOSH

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

Brighton - £35-£40k | Build-to-Rent

Hyperion Partners is recruiting on behalf of a leading Build-to-Rent (BTR) operator for an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the technical and reactive maintenance function across a residential portfolio.

This is a hands-on, operationally critical role for someone who takes pride in a well-run building - ideal for a maintenance professional who wants real ownership over standards, budgets and a growing team, within a sector that is investing seriously in resident experience.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and managing the on-site maintenance team, including recruitment, training, rota management and performance development
• Overseeing all reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the building, communal areas, plant and equipment
• Managing relationships with external contractors and specialist suppliers, including tendering, contract management and quality control
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and the Building Safety Act 2022, including maintenance of accurate records and certification
• Managing void turnaround works to agreed timescales and standards, working closely with the lettings/leasing team
• Conducting regular property inspections, identifying defects, and prioritising works based on risk and resident impact
• Managing the maintenance budget, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting on spend against plan
• Overseeing statutory testing and servicing schedules (fire systems, lifts, water hygiene/Legionella, electrical, gas, etc.)
• Responding to and resolving resident maintenance queries and complaints in a timely, professional manner
• Managing stock and equipment, including tools, PPE and maintenance supplies
• Supporting capital works and refurbishment projects, liaising with contractors, consultants and the wider asset management team
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, logs and compliance documentation using the building's property management/CAFM system
• Carrying out or overseeing out-of-hours emergency response and on-call cover as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement of maintenance processes, resident satisfaction, and building performance
• Working closely with the General Manager/Community Manager to align maintenance delivery with the wider resident experience strategy

About You

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role, ideally within Build-to-Rent, residential block management, hospitality, or a similar multi-site property environment
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety, fire safety, and building compliance requirements
• A relevant trade background (electrical, mechanical, general building) and/or recognised qualification (NVQ, IOSH, NEBOSH) would be advantageous
• Proven people management experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Strong organisational and budget management skills
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising with residents, contractors and senior stakeholders alike
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine commitment to high standards

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• The opportunity to shape the maintenance function within a growing, resident-focused BTR operator
• A varied, hands-on role with real autonomy and progression potential