Residential Maintenance Manager

Cherry Pick People; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential real estate company in London is seeking a Refurbishment Manager to oversee property refurbishments between tenancies. You will manage the entire process from inspection to completion, ensuring high standards and compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and excellent project coordination skills. This role offers a salary of £50,000–£55,000 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Annual wellness allowance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in refurbishment management or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of residential construction.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage void refurbishments across a residential portfolio.
• Conduct inspections and prepare detailed work schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Project coordination

Contractor management

Building defect diagnosis

Excellent communication

Strong IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: London
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum + benefits
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Bring homes back to life
We’re looking for an experiencedRefurbishment Manager to take ownership of property refurbishments between tenancies across our London portfolio. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality refurbishments at pace, coordinating contractors, and ensuring lettable standards are exceeded, this could be your next career move.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing the entire voids process from initial inspection and scope of works through to completion and final sign-off ensuring quick turnaround times and consistently high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage void refurbishments and minor repairs across a large residential portfolio
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections, diagnose defects, and prepare detailed works schedules
• Coordinate contractors and ensure works are completed on time and to the required standard
• Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, CDM regulations, and internal quality standards
• Review and approve contractor invoices, ensuring value for money and works completed
• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders on maintenance and repairs
• Assist with insurance claims and manage any rechargeable works
• Weekend availability may occasionally be required for post-completion inspections

About You:

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role (e.g. Voids Manager, Refurbishment Manager, Property Works Manager)
• Strong understanding of residential construction and building defect diagnosis
• Familiarity with HHSRS, CDM regulations, and construction health and safety best practices
• Excellent project coordination, contractor management, and report writing skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple refurbishments simultaneously
• A clear communicator who builds strong working relationships
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Private medical insurance, including dental and optical cashback (post-probation)
• Life assurance (4x annual salary, post-probation)
• Cycle to work scheme (post-probation)
• £500 annual wellness allowance for health and sports activities (post-probation)

About the Company
We are a leading residential real estate company with a growing presence in London and other global cities. We are focused on delivering high-quality rental homes through a commitment to professional management, well-maintained buildings, and responsive service.

Carly Mitchell Associate Director, Head of Real Estate