Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Location: Essex Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Vehicle + Package Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent The Company Our client is a well-established specialist contractor delivering Refurbishments, New Build, Fit-Outs, Restoration, and M&E services across the Private, Public, and Social Housing sectors. Operating successfully for over 10 years, the business has built a reputation for delivering projects to the highest standards of quality and safety. With a leadership team bringing over 30 years of industry experience, they have developed strong, long-standing relationships with their supply chain and partners — enabling them to deliver projects exceeding £1 million in value. Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of maintenance and refurbishment works, they are now seeking a highly organised and driven Maintenance Manager to join their team based in Essex. The Role The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating trades and technicians across a broad range of maintenance and minor works projects, ranging in value from £100 to £80,000. Works will vary and include: * Replacement of vinyl wrapping * Roofing repairs * Small demolitions, including garages * General building repairs * Minor refurbishments * Planned and reactive maintenance works You will manage projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. Key Responsibilities * Coordinating and scheduling trades and subcontractors * Managing multiple live projects simultaneously * Reviewing, negotiating, and approving quotations * Monitoring budgets and controlling costs * Carrying out site inspections and quality checks * Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations * Liaising with clients, tenants, suppliers, and internal teams * Providing regular progress updates to senior management * Resolving on-site issues efficiently About You * Experience in a Maintenance Manager, Works Manager, or similar role * Background in construction, refurbishment, or property maintenance * Strong technical understanding of multiple trades * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently * Commercially aware and cost-focused * Full UK driving licence What’s On Offer * £40,000 – £50,000 salary * Company vehicle * Attractive benefits package * Long-term, secure role with a growing contractor * Clear opportunities for career progression