Location: Hampshire
Contract: Ongoing temporary contract
Rate: £28 per hour PAYE / £36 per hour Umbrella or Deemed LTD (Inside IR35)
We are working with a Council in Hampshire who are currently looking to appoint a highly capable and driven District Estates Maintenance Manager to join our Housing Operations and Voids Services team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background and operational experience to help shape and deliver critical housing maintenance services across our estate.
Working across a substantial and diverse housing portfolio, you will lead on the management of void repairs, oversee the securing of regeneration properties, and support a range of planned and responsive maintenance projects. You will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team including in-house operatives, contractors, suppliers, and back-office support functions to deliver an efficient and compliant service in line with Council policies and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage voids delivery, overseeing contractor performance and timely turnaround of empty homes.
- Manage and co-ordinate area maintenance teams and all related operational functions, including resource planning and supply chain engagement.
- Deliver value-for-money, high-quality repairs and maintenance services to improve the condition and performance of the Council’s housing stock.
- Manage a significant budget (c. £7.7m), ensuring efficient use of resources, robust financial controls and compliance with procurement regulations.
- Work collaboratively with Housing Investment, Housing Management, and Tenant Representatives to develop and deliver targeted maintenance solutions.
- Promote and enable innovation, business improvement and commercial opportunities within the service.
- Ensure robust compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory obligations including CDM, gas, electrical, asbestos, and safeguarding standards.
- Professionally qualified with an HNC/HND in Construction or equivalent; IOSH or similar compliance training is expected, with CIOB, RICS, or CIH membership highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale housing repairs and maintenance services in a public sector or similar complex environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with a proactive approach to service improvement, innovation, and budget control.
- A confident and effective leader with the ability to inspire teams, manage performance, and deliver outcomes aligned to corporate priorities.
- Sound understanding of housing legislation, contract management, and procurement best practice.
- Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including tenants, elected members, partners, and colleagues.
