Voids & Building Repairs Lead

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Building Repairs Manager (Voids) to lead a voids surveying team and oversee repairs contracts. You will ensure surveys, specifications, and category decisions are accurate, while managing contractor payments under NEC terms.

Based at a Portsmouth council office, you will drive performance and service quality. The role requires building surveying expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of managing repairs or voids contracts with strong

Qualifications

• Experience managing repair or void contracts.
• Qualified in construction/CIH or equivalent repairs track.
• Knowledge of building standards, HHSRS, EPC, and energy standards.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a voids surveying team.
• Strong contract administration across NEC-style agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and train the voids surveying team to meet contract standards.
• Survey assets, assess condition and determine work required for voids.
• Issue specifications, classify void categories and manage projects.
• Oversee contractor payments and NEC contract compliance.
• Maintain property standards and deliver timely repairs.
• Collaborate with other services and ensure excellent communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Building surveying

Voids contracts management

Contract management (NEC)

Leadership and team management

Communication and stakeholder handling

Data analysis with Excel

Budget and cost control

Coaching and staff development

Education

CIH membership or equivalent repairs qualification (level 4/5)

Relevant construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Building Repairs Manager (Voids) to lead a voids surveying team and oversee repairs contracts. You will ensure surveys, specifications, and category decisions are accurate, while managing contractor payments under NEC terms.

Based at a Portsmouth council office, you will drive performance and service quality. The role requires building surveying expertise, leadership experience, and a track record of managing repairs or voids contracts with strong