Property Maintenance Manager

Pear Recruitment; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

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Company vehicle

Resumo da oferta

Pear Recruitment, on behalf of a long-established estate agency in Greater London, is seeking a Property Maintenance Manager for the busy Southgate branch. You will oversee the maintenance team, ensure properties are well‑maintained, compliant, and operate smoothly day to day.

The role requires proven maintenance and property management experience, strong communication, and leadership skills. You will coordinate repairs, manage contractors, monitor costs, and drive preventative maintenance to

Qualificações

• Maintenance and property management experience essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Professional, well-presented manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the team and day-to-day maintenance of the property portfolio, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with regulations.
• General management of the Maintenance Operatives.
• Coordinate and manage reactive repairs, routine maintenance, and emergency call-outs.
• Source, appoint, and manage contractors and tradespeople, negotiating costs and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Providing estimates for work.
• Carry out regular property inspections to identify maintenance issues and assess conditions.
• Ensure properties meet health and safety requirements and coordinate checks and remedial works.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure, obtain quotations, approve invoices, and ensure cost-effective completion.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to minimise repairs and protect long-term value.
• Prioritise maintenance requests and coordinate appointments within timescales.
• Maintain records of requests, works, contractor details, inspections, and costs.
• Monitor completed works for standards and address defects.
• Manage urgent property issues (leaks, heating failures, electrical faults).
• Collaborate with property managers, lettings teams, landlords, and stakeholders to ensure smooth service.
• Oversee timesheets and overtime and recruit maintenance staff.

Conhecimentos

Property maintenance

Facilities management

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Pear Recruitment - Property Maintenance Manager

Location - Southgate

Hours - Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm

Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Vehicle

Maintenance and Property management Experience Essential for this role

Our client, an established estate agency founded in 1997, specialises in the letting and management of an extensive property portfolio across Greater London. They are currently seeking a highly organised and motivated individual with previous estate agency experience to join their friendly and vibrant lettings team, based at their busy Southgate branch.

The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and Property management, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a professional, well-presented manner. A positive, can-do attitude and confident leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of the team, playing a key role and contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the branch.

Duties

• Oversee the team and day‑to‑day maintenance of the property portfolio, ensuring all properties are safe, well‑maintained, and compliant with relevant regulations.
• General management of the Maintenance Operatives,
• Coordinate and manage reactive repairs, routine maintenance, and emergency call‑outs, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
• Source, appoint, and manage reliable contractors and tradespeople, negotiating costs and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Providing estimates for work.
• Carry out regular property inspections to identify maintenance issues, assess property conditions, and recommend preventative measures.
• Ensure properties meet relevant health and safety requirements, coordinating necessary checks, inspections, and remedial works.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure, obtain quotations, approve invoices where appropriate, and ensure works are completed cost‑effectively.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to minimise unexpected repairs, reduce costs, and protect the long‑term value of the property portfolio.
• Prioritise maintenance requests according to urgency, coordinating appointments and ensuring works are completed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance requests, completed works, contractor details, property inspections, compliance certificates, and associated costs.
• Monitor completed works to ensure they meet the required standards, addressing any defects or outstanding issues promptly.
• Manage urgent property issues, including leaks, heating failures, electrical faults, and other situations requiring immediate attention.
• Work closely with property managers, lettings teams, landlords, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient maintenance service.
• Overseeing timesheets and managing overtime
• Recruiting for new maintenance staff

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in property maintenance, facilities management, or residential property management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation ability.
• Confident telephone manner.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated and target driven.
• Professional presentation and a customer‑focused approach.

Confidentiality - All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client.