Maintenance Manager

Lendlease; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company is seeking a Maintenance Manager in the City Of London to oversee property maintenance operations, ensure efficient teamwork, and maintain safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant technical education and prior supervisory experience in maintenance, with strong leadership and customer service skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package including health benefits and an industry-leading pension scheme.

Benefits

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor or equivalent role.
• Advanced knowledge of grounds/common area maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in residential buildings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the property.
• Complete maintenance works for both internal and external aspects.
• Establish and supervise a team of qualified staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Technical education in trade discipline

Customer service skills

Education

City & Guilds ONC (Electrical) 17th/18th Edition

Relevant trade qualification

Business management degree

Tools

HVAC systems

Fire detection systems

Building management systems (BMS)

Job description

About Lendlease

Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with International operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

Our residences offer more than just a home. We create places people want to be, care about and feel connected to. Tenants are offered flexible leases and superior service, quality eco‑conscious living and a sense of community through social connection and convenience.

The result is a build to rent/multifamily product centred on tenant experience to provide the best outcome for both our residents and leasing success.

About the Role

We are actively seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the day to day maintenance of the property. The Maintenance Manager will be supported by a team of Maintenance Technicians that will maintain the property to exceptional standards. The successful candidate will supervise preparation of all vacant units, provide excellent customer service, and operate within the approved property budget.

Responsibilities will include:

• Complete all maintenance works at the asset for both internal and external aspects of the buildings, amenities, common areas, public realm and grounds.
• Adhere to building standards, health & safety, statutory compliance, repair & maintenance and overall asset functionality.
• Support the building services maintenance and management regime to ensure the mechanical, electrical and other building services plant and equipment reach their expected life span.
• Find and recommend new and improved ways of working that increase productivity and efficiency across the team and community.
• Attend all Company’s maintenance training.
• Establish a team of qualified and trained employees who understand their responsibilities.
• Teach skills to staff members, give instructions, inspect work and schedule training.
• Assist Community Manager in setting priorities and scheduling work with a weekly calendar and Company approved systems.
• Establish work routines for staff members, showing how to perform work efficiently.
• Schedule preventative maintenance with Community Manager and perform preventive maintenance for swimming pools, car parks, building exteriors, etc.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including educating all employees on safe procedures Monitor work and practice to ensure safety.

About You

• Basic technical education is essential and holding a recognised trade discipline, for example City & Guilds ONC (Electrical) 17th/18th Edition accredited.
• City & Guilds relevant qualification in Plumbing/Electrical installation.
• A qualification in a relevant trade or business management degree (preferable).
• IOSH Working Safety certificate or willing to complete course within 90 days of employment.
• Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor with professional management firm or experience in an equivalent role, including leading a team of service associates.
• Advanced knowledge of grounds/common area maintenance, service requests and apartment preparation.
• Must have basic knowledge of Electrical distribution system small power, lighting, fire detection systems, sprinklers, HVAC, BMS, building control requirements, fire and environmental control measures and all aspects of Health and Safety regulations in relation to residential building management.
• Must possess leadership skills and ability to deal effectively with customers.

Benefits of working at Lendlease

• Industry leading pension scheme
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Wellbeing leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance program
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under‑represented groups in our industry including those who self‑identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.