Repairs & Maintenance Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Real Estate & Property
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Responsive Repairs Void Management Contractor Management Site Inspections Health and Safety Compliance Contract Management Social Housing Knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Repairs & Maintenance Lead

Location: Greater London

Day rate: £400 per day

Sector: Property & Regeneration, Property Management Jobs

Job type: Contract

Work type: Hybrid

Your role as Repairs and Maintenance Lead:

  • Lead day‑to‑day operations across responsive repairs and void works
  • Coordinate and manage contractors to deliver quality, cost‑effective outcomes
  • Carry out site inspections focusing on safety, quality and compliance
  • Oversee work schedules and performance, ensuring service standards are met
  • Support service improvements and complaints investigations with practical, evidence‑based input

Your previous experience as Repairs and Maintenance Lead:

  • Strong social housing background with technical knowledge of property maintenance or construction
  • Senior supervisory or management experience in a fast‑paced repairs environment
  • Sound understanding of contract management, health & safety and compliance
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, balancing multiple priorities
  • Proactive, solutions‑focused approach when working with customers and stakeholders

This role offers genuine autonomy, variety and influence without line management. If you enjoy being hands‑on, visible on site and driving outcomes quickly, this is a contract worth acting on quickly.

If you’re interested, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Consulting's Sarah Williams or George Batson on [contact hidden] or apply today.

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