Ipswich Borough Council is a progressive and dynamic authority with a large and varied housing property portfolio. This is an exciting time to join the Maintenance and Contracts team as our Senior Maintenance Manager leading multi-disciplined teams covering a wide array of repairs and maintenance activities.

The duties will include efficiently and effectively organising and managing resources to achieve service delivery standards and customer expectations. You will also be providing support to the Head of Service and Principal Contracts Manager. The successful candidate will develop our teams to their full potential using performance frameworks, training and development programmes. Further detail of the reporting lines and responsibilities is shown on the structure chart. In return we can provide you with opportunities to build your career, be part of a committed team and make a real difference to the people of Ipswich.

Main Duties

Working from the Maintenance and Contracts head office at Gipping House, you will line manage employees such as; Community Caretaker Manager, Stores Manager, Repairs and Void Inspectors.

The role also includes involvement with Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Facilities Management, day to day Fleet arrangements, Training and Development, Out of Hours Service, Performance Monitoring, Service Improvement and managing external contractors and suppliers.

In addition, you will be required to:

• Deputise for the Principal Contract Manager, Repairs / Voids
• Drive and improve the delivery of repairs and maintenance services for our customers
• Undertake one off projects as required
• Write / review policies and procedures for repairs and maintenance
• Represent or Chair meetings on behalf of Maintenance and Contracts
• Define procurement needs and ensure value for money outcomes

About You

You will hold a degree or an NVQ level 6, in a managerial or professional / technical field and have 3 years’ experience in the construction industry.

You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety law, a track record of service delivery, a broad knowledge of construction/building technology and the ability to apply your understanding of contract requirements to ensure works are completed in the most cost-effective way. You will be able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of technical and procedural developments and must have the ability to use a wide range of ICT operating systems.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Justin Wright-Newton on 01473 432452 or via email at justin.wright-newton@ipswich.gov.uk

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role:

Job Description and Person Specification

The selection process will be an interview. Interviews will be held in July 2023.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.