Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager - FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD : Job Details

Role: Property Repairs & Maintenance Manager

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Property Repairs & Maintenance Manager to lead and manage a team of technical staff delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services across our housing portfolio. This role is key in ensuring our properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant, while providing excellent customer service to residents.

The successful candidate must have prior experience working within a local authority housing or property services environment, with extensive knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, contractor management, and performance monitoring.

• Lead, manage, and support a team of technical staff responsible for:
• Responsive repairs (urgent & non-urgent)
• Disrepair case management
• Damp and mould prevention/remediation
• Void property works
• Cyclical maintenance programmes
• Capital investment works
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of services through a range of external contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts, budgets, timescales, and quality standards.
• Drive performance management across all workstreams, monitoring KPIs and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Provide strong technical expertise in building construction, diagnosing complex repair issues, and implementing cost-effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and contractors to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to housing, property maintenance, health & safety, and building standards.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and efficient use of resources.
• Lead on service improvements to ensure the organisation is proactive in tackling disrepair, damp, and mould.

• Extensive knowledge and proven experience in building construction, property maintenance, and housing repairs services.
• Demonstrable experience of managing technical teams and contractors across multiple workstreams.
• Strong track record of performance management, compliance monitoring, and partnership working.
• Previous experience working within a local authority environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, housing legislation, and regulatory compliance.
• Basic DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to start).

• Professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or related field (e.g., RICS, CIOB, HNC/HND).
• Experience of managing disrepair cases within a legal framework.
• Experience in delivering capital works or major investment programmes.

• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote.
• Opportunity to lead on high-impact property services within a local authority.
• Immediate start available.