Repairs Manager

Build Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing contractor in Watford seeks a Repairs Manager. You will oversee project delivery, manage site teams and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in the social housing sector, strong communication skills, and holds a manual driving license. Competitive salary of £60k with a car allowance is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the social housing/local authority sector.
• Proven track record for being reliable and punctual.
• Manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery on residential sites.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Monitor KPIs and quality control.

Skills

Leadership in project delivery

Client relationship management

Communication skills

KPI monitoring

Proactive work approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Repairs Manager – Watford – £60k Car allowance – Repairs and Maintenance

Build Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading social housing contractor based in the West London area who are looking for a highly skilled Contract Manager to join their team overseeing Reactive Repairs.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery across several residential sites, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to uphold standards and performance
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and representing the business at progress meetings
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Monitoring KPIs and ensuring quality control throughout each stage of delivery
• Collaborating closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being reliable and punctual
• Must hold a manual driving licence

Key Knowledge

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch with Ryan Smart – (phone number removed)