Senior Repairs, Maintenance And Contracts Manager

Imperium Resourcing; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Repairs, Maintenance and Contracts Manager to lead and manage repairs teams, drive service improvements, and manage contracts and budgets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to delivering customer-focused service. This role offers the chance to make a real difference to local communities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in building, technical, supervisory or management roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of current building legislation and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing repairs teams and contractors.
• Driving continuous improvement in maintenance works.
• Managing performance and budgets for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract Management

Budget Management

Customer Focus

Education

Level 4 or equivalent in management/leadership

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced leader with a proven track record in managing contracts, teams, and delivering high-quality housing repairs and maintenance services? This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a forward-thinking local authority in the Midlands.

We are seeking a Senior Repairs, Maintenance and Contracts Manager who can bring energy, expertise, and vision to drive performance, ensure value for money, and deliver a truly customer-focused service.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and managing repairs teams, supervisors, operatives, and contractors.
• Driving continuous improvement across emergency, urgent, and planned maintenance works.
• Managing performance and budgets to deliver efficiency, quality, and high customer satisfaction.
• Promoting innovation, strong partnership working, and a “One Team” culture.
• Handling contractor relationships, complaints resolution, and service delivery improvements.

What we're looking for

• A qualified professional (Level 4 or equivalent in management/leadership) with at least 5 years' experience in building, technical, supervisory or management roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Solid experience in contract and budget management within housing or construction.
• Knowledge of current building legislation, Health & Safety, and best practice in service delivery.
• A flexible, customer-focused approach, with the drive to deliver excellence.

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to make a real difference to local communities. If you're passionate about service improvement, can build trust at all levels, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you