Remote Property Operations Lead – Housing Partnerships

TristoneNash Ltd; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TristoneNash Ltd is recruiting a Property Operations Manager to lead a regional portfolio, delivering responsive repairs, major works, and estate services while developing strong contractor partnerships. The role focuses on safe, efficient service delivery and value for money, reporting to senior leadership.

You will manage a team of surveyors and collaborate with residents, contractors and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and social value across the operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing strategic contractor partnerships within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, major works and voids.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed surveying or operational teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing large operational budgets and driving value for money.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, building defects, housing maintenance and compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering service improvements, innovation and customer satisfaction.
• HND (or equivalent) in Construction, Building Surveying, Property, Housing or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional delivery of planned investment, major works, responsive repairs, voids and estate services.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with key contractors and supply chain partners.
• Drive contractor performance through effective contract management, KPI monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Champion customer-focused service delivery, ensuring residents remain at the heart of decision making.
• Embed organisational values across all partnership arrangements.
• Develop innovative ways of working to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximise social value.
• Support procurement, mobilisation and ongoing performance management of new contractors.
• Manage regional budgets and ensure services are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Produce performance reports and strategic insights for senior leadership.

Skills

Contractor partnerships

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Construction contracts knowledge

Leadership of surveying teams

Driving Licence

Education

HND or equivalent (Construction/Building Surveying/Property/Housing)

Job description

TristoneNash Ltd is recruiting a Property Operations Manager to lead a regional portfolio, delivering responsive repairs, major works, and estate services while developing strong contractor partnerships. The role focuses on safe, efficient service delivery and value for money, reporting to senior leadership.

You will manage a team of surveyors and collaborate with residents, contractors and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and social value across the operation.