Principal Manager (Maintenance)

Permanent job for a Principal Manager (Maintenance) in Ipswich.

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

JOB TITLE: Principal Manager (Maintenance) SALARY: £53,051 - £55,224 per annum HOURS: Full time

Are you an experienced construction, maintenance, or asset management professional looking for your next senior leadership opportunity?

We are looking for a dynamic Principal Manager (Maintenance) to play a pivotal role in leading its Maintenance & Contracts service. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape service delivery, drive strategic improvement, and oversee major housing and construction programmes that directly impact residents and communities.

The Role

As Principal Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage key maintenance and contracts functions including project management, asset management, compliance, quantity surveying, and mechanical & electrical services.

• Take responsibility for significant budgets, procurement strategies, and major contracts.

• Act as Deputy to the Operations Manager and contribute to the strategic leadership of Housing & Community Services.

• Champion Health & Safety, CDM compliance, environmental initiatives, and business continuity planning across the organisation.

• Drive service performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while developing and supporting high-performing teams.

About You

We're looking for a senior manager with:

• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.

• Professional membership such as MCIOB, MRICS, or equivalent.

• Significant experience leading maintenance, contracts, construction, or asset management services.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, quantity surveying, and project delivery.

• Extensive understanding of Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and influence organisational strategy.

• Experience within a local authority or comparable public sector environment is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this position please apply online or call us directly.

Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. * All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us *Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps