Morgan Hunt UK Ltd • Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS2 6FY
About this role
The Role
You'll lead and coordinate the turnaround of empty properties, ensuring repair works are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard so homes can be re-let efficiently.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role working closely with contractors, housing teams, and maintenance services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage voids and empty homes repair programmes
- Oversee contractors delivering maintenance and reinstatement works
- Monitor KPIs, quality standards, budgets, and service performance
- Ensure properties are ready for reletting within target timescales
- Support and deputise for the Housing Maintenance Manager when required
- Work collaboratively with Housing, Tenancy, and Accommodation teams
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Building Regulations
- Produce reports and performance updates for senior management
About You
We're looking for candidates with experience in
- Social housing, property maintenance, or housing management
- Voids/empty homes or responsive repairs
- Contractor management and performance monitoring
- Budget management and KPI reporting
- Building maintenance or housing legislation/compliance
Essential Requirements
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Minimum 3years' experience in
- Building maintenance/construction OR
- Housing management/social housing
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and Building Regulations
Desirable
- Experience working for a social housing provider or local authority
- HNC/HND in Construction, Building, or Housing
- CIOB or CIH accreditation (or working towards)
- Experience using housing or repairs management systems
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.