Job Description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the South East. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

We are recruiting for an experienced Repairs Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of more complex routine repairs across our social housing and property maintenance contracts, based from our Hastings Offices and covering work in the surrounding area.

This role sits between operational delivery and technical control. You will manage specifications, coding accuracy and subcontractor performance, while acting as a key point of contact for tenants, clients and internal teams.

You will take ownership of quality, compliance and programme delivery on site, representing Axis at regular progress and update meetings to ensure clear communication, performance visibility and effective issue resolution.

What You’ll Do

As a Repairs Site Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the delivery of complex routine repairs, ensuring works are correctly specified, coded and completed to required standards.
• Review and agree repair specifications, scopes and variations, ensuring technical accuracy and cost control.
• Oversee subcontractors, monitoring quality, productivity, compliance and programme adherence.
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants and client representatives, managing communication professionally and resolving issues promptly.
• Monitor progress on site, addressing technical challenges and ensuring works meet contract KPIs and client expectations.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including RAMS, site inspections and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation to support performance tracking and audit requirements
• Attend and contribute to weekly update and performance meetings, providing clear progress updates and highlighting risks or concerns.

About You

To succeed as a Repairs Site Manager, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing complex routine repairs within social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong technical understanding of repairs, specifications, defect diagnosis and repair sequencing.
• Good working knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) and repair coding.
• Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring performance and quality.
• Confident communication skills, with experience liaising with tenants, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements and compliance in occupied properties.
• IT literacy, including experience using job management systems and reporting tools.
• CSCS card and a full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 plus benefits
• Company van and fuel card for business use
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.