Job Description:

SW-007-BuildOps-303 

Building & Maintenance Operations Manager 

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) 

Permanent Position – Company Vehicle Supplied 

Working for an Established Building & Property Maintenance Contractor 

Based in Southampton, Hampshire 

Position Good to Knows 

• Excellent opportunity for an experienced Builder, Building Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Contracts Manager who has progressed from a hands-on trade background into management 

• Varied role combining operational management, technical property surveying, defect diagnosis, site inspections and supervision of maintenance operatives 

• Working across general building repairs, reactive maintenance, property refurbishments and planned maintenance 

• Opportunity to work alongside an established management team, with the potential to take full responsibility for the maintenance department 

• Strong technical building knowledge and the ability to diagnose defects and specify remedial works are essential 

• Company vehicle supplied – Full UK driving licence required, with a maximum of 6 penalty points 

The Opportunity 

• ITS Property Maintenance are working in partnership with an established Building & Property Maintenance Contractor in Southampton to recruit an experienced Building & Maintenance Operations Manager 

• Our client is looking for a technically strong construction professional who has progressed from a hands-on building or trade background into supervision, contracts management or operational leadership 

• We are particularly interested in individuals who have come through the tools and progressed into management, retaining the practical knowledge required to survey properties, diagnose building defects and specify appropriate repairs 

• The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the maintenance operation, combining technical expertise with effective team management, quality control and operational planning 

• Initially working alongside the existing management team, this appointment offers genuine long-term progression, with the opportunity to take increasing responsibility and potentially lead the maintenance department 

Role Summary 

• The Building & Maintenance Operations Manager will oversee the delivery of general building maintenance, reactive repairs, property refurbishments and associated maintenance works 

• The position combines operational management, technical surveying, site inspections and practical support to maintenance teams 

• You will manage multiple jobs simultaneously, coordinate tradespeople and subcontractors, diagnose building defects and ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard 

• This is a hands-on operational management role requiring someone equally comfortable surveying a property, discussing technical repairs with operatives and managing the overall performance of the maintenance team 

Key Responsibilities 

Operational Management & Team Leadership 

Oversee the day-to-day delivery of reactive repairs, general building maintenance and refurbishment works across multiple properties 

Manage, supervise and support multi-skilled maintenance operatives, tradespeople and subcontractors 

Organise workloads, allocate resources and ensure maintenance jobs are completed efficiently and within agreed timescales 

Monitor operative productivity, workmanship and overall service delivery 

Provide technical guidance and practical support to tradespeople dealing with complex repairs or building defects 

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, working practices and first-time fix rates 

Technical Surveying & Building Defects 

Undertake property surveys, site inspections and technical assessments of maintenance requirement. 

Diagnose building defects and identify appropriate repair solutions 

Inspect issues relating to damp, mould, water ingress, leaks, condensation and general building deterioration 

Assess repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing, brickwork and general building trades 

Prepare scopes of work, repair specifications, material requirements and recommendations for remedial works 

Undertake pre-work and post-work inspections to ensure repairs are completed correctly and to specification 

Repairs, Maintenance & Quality Control 

Oversee responsive repairs, planned maintenance and general building improvement works. 

Ensure works are completed to agreed specifications, budgets, quality standards and deadlines. 

Coordinate labour, materials and subcontractor resources across multiple jobs 

Carry out regular site inspections, monitor workmanship and resolve issues affecting progress or quality 

Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, risk assessments and safe working practices 

Maintain accurate records of surveys, inspections, work progress and completed repairs 

Departmental Development 

Work closely with the existing management team to support the continued development of the maintenance operation 

Contribute to improving operational processes, resource planning, productivity and service delivery 

Support the monitoring of project costs, labour allocation and operational performance 

Demonstrate the leadership, technical expertise and commercial awareness required to take greater departmental responsibility as the business develops 

Salary & Benefits 

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. 

Permanent employment opportunity. 

Company vehicle supplied. 

Varied role combining technical surveying, site inspections and operational management. 

Genuine opportunity for career progression and future departmental leadership. 

Supportive management team with the opportunity to influence the development of the maintenance operation. 

Next Steps 

If you are an experienced Building Maintenance Manager, Contracts Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Building Supervisor with a strong hands-on trade background, we would be interested in hearing from you. 

This opportunity would particularly suit someone who enjoys the technical side of building maintenance but also has the confidence, experience and leadership ability to manage people, improve performance and take responsibility for a growing maintenance operation. 

Apply today and ITS Property Maintenance will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail. 

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy. 

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