Maintenance Senior Manager

HTB is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of maintenance services and capital projects across our diverse portfolio of Church sites.

This is a senior leadership role that combines technical expertise, project management and people leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring our buildings remain safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose, while overseeing refurbishment and maintenance projects from inception through to completion, including work on listed buildings.

Working closely with the Head of Department, you will play a key role in developing maintenance strategies, managing budgets, leading teams and contractors, and driving continuous improvement across the Estates function.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

Estates Maintenance & Project Delivery

• Lead the Estates maintenance function across HTB sites, ensuring effective delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Develop maintenance strategies, priorities and programmes in collaboration with the Head of Department.
• Manage maintenance and refurbishment projects from initial brief through to completion.
• Prepare project plans, cost estimates, specifications and maintenance programmes.
• Monitor project progress, risks, budgets and outcomes, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Oversee maintenance ticketing and task management systems to ensure effective prioritisation and completion of work.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership to Estates team members and contractors.
• Allocate work, monitor performance and ensure resources are effectively deployed.
• Deputise for the Head of Department on maintenance matters when required.
• Provide technical guidance and practical support across all stages of maintenance and construction projects.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage external contractors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring high standards of performance and value for money.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, designers and public bodies.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment and specialist services.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and review project estimates and cost plans.
• Manage maintenance and project budgets, purchasing and expenditure.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where required.

Health & Safety

• Lead Health & Safety management for maintenance and construction activities.
• Ensure safe systems of work, risk assessments and site procedures are implemented and followed.
• Conduct site inspections and address any quality, compliance or safety concerns.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in maintenance standards, systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate records, drawings and asset information, including updating AutoCAD drawings where required.
• Improve supplier performance, efficiency and overall service delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership and project management skills.

You will likely have:

• Significant experience in building maintenance, construction, estates management or project delivery.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, cost control and procurement activities.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with heritage or listed buildings would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and building documentation management would be beneficial.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join HTB?

At HTB, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the stewardship and development of buildings that support ministry, community engagement and mission across London. You'll join a collaborative team, take ownership of significant projects and help ensure our spaces continue to serve thousands of people each year.