Senior Manager, Housing & Contracts (Maintenance)

Vivo Talent Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivo Talent Solutions is partnering with a client in Ipswich to recruit a Principal Manager for Contracts, Maintenance and Housing. This permanent post offers up to £55,000 and a unique opportunity to shape housing and community asset services.

The role requires strategic direction and operational leadership, deputising for the Operations Manager while ensuring high standards in delivery, safety and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of managing maintenance, construction, property or contract-related services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across maintenance, contracts and housing services.
• Oversee budgets, financial planning and resource management.
• Lead procurement strategies and major contract negotiations and disputes.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Procurement

Health and safety

Stakeholder management

Job description

Vivo Talent Solutions is partnering with a client in Ipswich to recruit a Principal Manager for Contracts, Maintenance and Housing. This permanent post offers up to £55,000 and a unique opportunity to shape housing and community asset services.

The role requires strategic direction and operational leadership, deputising for the Operations Manager while ensuring high standards in delivery, safety and environmental sustainability.