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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