Service Lead - Planned Maintenance - Retrofit and Refubishment

Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a range of roles across Housing and Corporate Repairs, including:

Service Lead - Planned Maintenance (Retrofit & Refurbishment)

Salary: 54,495 Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a key stage in delivering greener, more sustainable homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead major retrofit and refurbishment programmes as part of Swindon's long-term housing and decarbonisation ambitions.

Background

As part of a 250 million, five year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is delivering major capital works, retrofit and refurbishment projects to improve energy efficiency, asset performance and resident comfort.

Your New Role

As Service Lead - Planned Maintenance (Retrofit & Refurbishment), you will lead the operational delivery of capital investment programmes, including retrofit and refurbishment works across the housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager - Planned Maintenance, you will oversee delivery from programme planning through to completion, working closely with surveyors, contractors, internal teams and residents. You will ensure programmes are delivered safely, within budget and to agreed quality standards, applying strong technical knowledge and programme management discipline.

You will take responsibility for contractor performance, risk management, governance and continuous improvement, using performance information to support effective decision-making and strong customer outcomes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience delivering planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing environment, with strong understanding of building construction, asset management and the Decent Homes Standard.

Experience managing retrofit or refurbishment projects, contractors, budgets and professional teams is essential. A relevant property, construction or surveying qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety or project management qualification.

What You'll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Flexible working and work life balance support
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• A role shaping long-term housing improvement and sustainability
  
  

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

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Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date: 3rd May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.