Property Maintenance Manager

Market Leading company with Stores across the UK high streets are seeking  an experienced Property Maintenance Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of sites across England and Wales. Based in Carlisle, this is a varied and hands-on role requiring travel to support the effective management, maintenance, and compliance of the portfolio.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong property or maintenance background who enjoys a mix of operational, technical, and contractor management responsibilities.   Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage preventative maintenance across all properties
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance to ensure all sites remain operational and compliant
• Conduct building surveys and produce detailed technical reports
• Create specifications for repair works in line with current regulations
• Source and manage contractors, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard from start to completion
• Monitor budgets, approve spend within authority levels, and track invoices
• Liaise with landlords, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and successful project delivery
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance issues and prioritise workloads effectively
• Provide emergency support outside of normal working hours when required
• Support new store openings and property projects as needed

About You:

• Experience in property maintenance, facilities, surveying, or construction is desirable
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage contractors and stakeholders
• Willingness to travel and undertake further training and development

This is a great opportunity to join a growing property function in a role offering variety, responsibility, and long-term development….