Head of Property

Reference: SSH/AR/070089

Job Type: Full-time Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

Location:

Southgate, London Sector:
Construction / Property Posted:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Property Maintenance to join a well-established estate and lettings agency specialising in residential property lettings, management and rentals.

We are specifically seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in property maintenance management, general property management experience alone will not be considered. you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations and leading a team to ensure properties are maintained to the highest standards.

This full-time role offers a salary range of 40,000 - 50,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for Managing and supervising in-house maintenance operatives and external contractors.

Ensuring jobs are attended to within allocated time slots and completed according to the Schedule of Repair Response Times.

Overseeing void property turnarounds, day-to-day maintenance schedules, and ensuring that maintenance diaries are kept up to date daily.

Preparing accurate cost estimates, managing budgets for maintenance projects, and ensuring operational compliance.

Carrying out property inspections, spot checks, and providing technical guidance to staff to maintain high standards and support insurance claims.

Maintaining accurate records in property management systems and ensuring all maintenance systems are kept up to date.

Recruiting, training, and developing maintenance staff to build and lead an effective team.

Leading regular operational meetings, including daily meetings with Maintenance Coordinators and weekly meetings with Maintenance Operatives.

Weekly sign-off of timesheets, overtime, and invoices.

Attending monthly Profit & Loss meetings and weekly management meetings with Directors.

What we are looking for Previously worked as a Head of Property, Head of Housing, Head of Repairs, Head of Maintenance, Head of Voids, Senior Property Manager, Senior Voids Manager, Senior Property Maintenance Manager, Senior Property & Asset Manager,Senior Building Services Manager, Senior Property Service Manager or in a similar role.

Proven experience of 5 years in property maintenance management.

Have worked within social housing, temporary accommodation, local authorities, councils, or private rented sector portfolios Strong knowledge of maintenance operations and basic building/construction principles.

Track record of managing teams and subcontractors effectively.

Skilled in budget management and operational performance monitoring.

Technical maintenance expertise across multiple trades.

Able to learn property management software

What’s on offer

Competitive salary

Canteen

Company events

Pension Scheme Free on-site parking

Senior role with significant autonomy and responsibility

Long-term career development opportunities

Chance to play a key role in a growing property management organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a dynamic and growing property maintenance environment.

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