Disrepair Manager
Croydon | WPS
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
About the Role
Join WPS as a Disrepair Manager and take the lead on delivering end-to-end disrepair programmes for a local authority. You'll play a key role in improving residents' homes while ensuring works are completed efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Deliver
end-to-end disrepair programmes within SLAs
Act as the
main liaison between council, contractors & stakeholders
Review claims and
accurately scope works from survey reports
Manage contractors and ensure works are delivered
on time, safely, and to quality standards
Drive KPIs including turnaround times, first-time fix & customer satisfaction
Oversee
pre/post inspections to ensure compliance and sign-off standards
- ️ Support legal processes including pre-action protocols & joint inspections
️ Ensure full compliance with
H&S legislation, CDM, and council policies
Manage budgets and maintain
cost-efficient delivery
️ Maintain clear documentation and provide
regular client reports
Engage residents, manage expectations & resolve complaints
Identify improvements to reduce
repeat defects and future claims
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) – mandatory
Full UK Driving Licence – required
What We're Looking For
✨ Experience in disrepair or housing maintenance management
✨ Strong knowledge of housing compliance & regulations
✨ Confident managing contractors & stakeholders
✨ Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
✨ Commercial awareness and focus on quality outcomes
What's in it for You?
Competitive salary
Career progression opportunities
️ Impactful public sector work
Supportive team culture
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Make a real difference to housing standards in Croydon—join WPS today!
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Our commitments:
WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [email protected]
