Service Manager, Voids & Disrepair (Social Housing)

Equans UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Service Manager in Birmingham for Voids and D&L. The role is full-time, based on-site, and works in partnership with Birmingham City Council within Social Housing. A competitive salary and company vehicle are offered.

You will lead a team of trade operatives or subcontractors, plan resources, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery. The post emphasizes efficient use of IT and collaboration with planning and client representatives.

Qualifications

• Team leadership of trade operatives or sub-contractors delivering maintenance/void projects.
• Experience with repairs maintenance contracts and building legislation knowledge.
• Ability to plan, allocate resources and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of trade operatives or sub-contractors delivering maintenance and void projects.
• Ensure efficient resource use, scheduling, materials, and equipment to meet targets.
• Highlight proposals to Senior Service Manager to improve performance and IT system use.
• Ensure roles of operatives and subcontractors are adhered to.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure safe, high-standard work.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Planning

Team management

Education

Higher National Certificate in Building Studies

SMSTS/SSSTS

City and Guilds Trade qualification

Driving license

Job description

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking a Service Manager in Birmingham for Voids and D&L. The role is full-time, based on-site, and works in partnership with Birmingham City Council within Social Housing. A competitive salary and company vehicle are offered.

You will lead a team of trade operatives or subcontractors, plan resources, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery. The post emphasizes efficient use of IT and collaboration with planning and client representatives.