Senior Social Housing Repairs & Contracts Manager

EA Associates; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts / Repairs Manager in Ipswich to oversee responsive repairs and maintenance services. In this role, you will lead a busy team, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure high standards of work. The ideal candidate has strong experience in social housing repairs and comes with leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and opportunities for progression while contributing to impactful work for the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Annual leave (26 days + bank holidays)

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or HNC in a building-related field (or working towards it).
• Previous experience at Supervisory or Management level.
• Strong experience within social housing repairs or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of repairs, void refurbishments, and planned works.
• Lead a team of operatives and subcontractors to ensure quality.
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and job progression.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Compliance knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 4 or HNC in a building-related field

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts / Repairs Manager in Ipswich to oversee responsive repairs and maintenance services. In this role, you will lead a busy team, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure high standards of work. The ideal candidate has strong experience in social housing repairs and comes with leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and opportunities for progression while contributing to impactful work for the community.