Voids Manager – Reading

The client is a fast-growing organisation delivering high-quality construction and maintenance services across the social housing sector.
Our work spans reactive repairs, planned maintenance programmes, and void property refurbishments.
As we continue to expand, we are looking for motivated and experienced professionals to join our team and help us maintain our reputation for reliability, efficiency, and excellent service delivery.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Voids Manager to oversee the delivery of void property works across our social housing contracts. You’ll lead a team of supervisors, operatives, and subcontractors to ensure properties are turned around efficiently, safely, and to agreed client standards—helping our clients re-let homes quickly and effectively.
This is a hands-on management role requiring strong coordination, technical knowledge, and the ability to drive performance across multiple concurrent properties.
Must be able to travel to Bracknell office 1-2 days a week.
Other days will be on social housing sites and remotely from home.
Travelling to different sites on Voids, so some distances may up to 2 hours.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all aspects of the voids process from end-of-tenancy inspection to handover.
• Coordinate and support a team of supervisors, operatives, and approved contractors.
• Develop and maintain void delivery programmes to meet client KPIs and re-let targets.
• Monitor and manage project costs, variations, and performance against budget.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and client-specific policies.
• Liaise regularly with client representatives and internal teams to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to ensure high standards are met.
• Prepare and present reports on void performance, risks, and resource planning.
What We Are Looking For
• Proven experience managing void works in a social housing or property maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent knowledge of repairs, refurbishments, and lettable standards.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and variations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Competent with job management systems and Microsoft Office.
Minimum of 6 years experience in a simular role.
Must be able to travel 1-2 hours to a site.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
SMSTS Ideally
Health and Safety Certificate / First aid.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Supportive management team with opportunities for progression
The client are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and promoting fairness and respect for all employees at every level of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £48,000-£53,000 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension
• On-site parking
Vehicle allowance
29 days holiday including bank holidays
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday – 8am-4pm