Repairs Manager PERM

Are you a driven person who gets thing done and able to make sound judgement in challenging situations and a team player who can understand and contribute to wider project objectives? A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Repairs Manager to join one of Adecco's leading Housing Clients on a permanent basis. This a full time role based in London (Monday to Friday 35hrs a week)

Role purpose

Maintaining and developing the Group's facilities and asset management /repairs service, covering a growing portfolio of residential projects across the local council and contiguous LA areas. Ensuring homes are well maintained, secure, clean, and compliant with all statutory requirements, and delivering a 'best in class' customer service to all residents.

Manage the overall services provided within the facility

• Project manage, procure, supervise and coordinate the work of all contractors and service contracts /suppliers to homes.
• Inspect agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily, and follow up on any deficiencies, collating and producing results/reports.
• Plan and prepare all documents to put out tenders for all maintenance and facilities management contracts.
• Manage and supervise the partnering maintenance contract for all our buildings and homes.
• Manage and oversee our defects works , liaising with development and construction teams to agree service standards and SLA's and manage all the works which are required under the terms of any defects liability period.
• Work with our new homes team to plan the future development of new schemes, and the handover of new projects in line with strategic business objectives.
• Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports on the effective and efficient running of the service, ensuring delivery against agreed service targets and budgets.
• Undertake post works inspections.
• Lead on the implementation of customer surveys following repairs works.
• Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or reorganising of current premises.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.
• Plan and develop annual budget for all maintenance and service expenditures, and assist development of service charge forecasts for all properties.
• Ensure the security of all buildings and implementing appropriate security measures, such as surveillance cameras or security staff members.
• To carry out any other duties that maybe required within the purpose and grade of the job.

Role Competencies: Part One - Knowledge and Experience

1. 5 year plus facilities or repairs/ asset management experience in residential/real estate market.
2. Hold a Construction, Project Management or Facilities Management Degree, or similar.
3. Have clear understanding of the current Building Safety requirements, and their future direction.
4. Excellent organisational capability honed in a busy and dynamic facilities management environment.

Part Two: Skills and Abilities

1. Strong project management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Robust understanding of public procurement, supported by good negotiation skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills.
4. The ability to multitask and prioritise workloads.
5. Good presenter with ability to manage meetings and inclusive outlook.
6. A confident decision maker with excellent time management skills.
7. A team player with the ability to lead and motive others.
8. Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents.
9. Confident personality with strong interpersonal skills to liaise with numerous stakeholders and resolve situations effectively, tactfully and with minimal conflict while maintaining positive relationships.

We are Adecco Housing, part of The Adecco Group. As a consciously inclusive recruiter we want to ensure that we are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business we put our expertise and energy into improving everyone's chances of being part of the world of work. Accessibility is important to us, so please let the Consultant know if you will require any adjustments to be made to support you best when applying for this role.

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