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Property Maintenance Manager | Hybrid Working | Local Authority
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Property Maintenance Manager | Hybrid Working | Local Authority
Property Maintenance Manager – Dorset Council
About the Role
I’m partnering with Dorset Council to appoint a Property Maintenance Manager to join its Assets & Property team during an exciting period of transformation and investment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining and improving Dorset Council’s operational estate, including:
- Offices
- Libraries
- Depots
- Front-line service buildings
Leading a team of Repairs & Maintenance Surveyors, you’ll ensure assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while driving improvements in maintenance performance and asset condition.
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Key Responsibilities
- Leading a team of property and maintenance professionals
- Managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
- Ensuring statutory compliance and building safety across the estate
- Overseeing contractor and consultant performance
- Managing budgets and maintenance investment programmes
- Reducing maintenance backlog and improving asset performance
- Supporting Dorset Council’s long-term asset strategy and sustainability objectives
Requirements
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experienced property professionals from backgrounds including:
- Building Surveying
- Estates Management
- Property Maintenance
- Asset Management
- Facilities Management
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- Proven experience in:
- Managing maintenance programmes
- Enforcing compliance obligations
- Overseeing contractors and technical teams
- Leading a diverse property portfolio
- Stakeholder management and leadership
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to:
- Join a forward-thinking local authority
- Play a significant role in shaping the future of Dorset Council’s operational estate
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