Interim Housing Repairs Consultant

Location: London Borough (Hybrid / On-site) Duration: 3 Months (Initial) Day Rate: 800 - 900 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 subject to confirmation)OverviewA London Borough is seeking an experienced Interim Repairs and Maintenance Consultant to support the stabilisation of its housing repairs service. The successful individual will provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight, ensuring continuity of service, performance recovery, and improved compliance across all workstreams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the stabilisation of the repairs and maintenance service, addressing operational inefficiencies and performance issues.Provide oversight of the Direct Labour Workforce, including scheduling, productivity, and workforce deployment.Manage and improve delivery across:Responsive repairsPlanned maintenanceMechanical and Electrical (MandE) servicing and complianceDamp and mould remediationDisrepair cases and associated legal riskDiagnose root causes of service failure and implement immediate and sustainable improvements.Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health and safety requirements, particularly across gas, electrical, and building systems.Strengthen service delivery processes, including work ordering, triage, contractor interface, and performance management.Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear reporting, recommendations, and recovery plans.Support the development of robust KPIs, governance frameworks, and operational controls.Improve ..... full job details .....