Planned Maintenance Manager

Ashford Borough Council; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ashford is seeking a Planned Maintenance Manager to oversee the delivery of the housing maintenance program. In this strategic role, you will ensure projects are completed within budget and on time, while also enhancing service delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in housing and health & safety legislation. This position offers a hybrid working model, in addition to a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life insurance

Relocation package

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Proven management experience in a housing environment.
• Experience in managing large budgets and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of housing planned maintenance programme.
• Oversee contractors, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgets and validate financial claims.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Budget management

Education

HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent

Job description

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As Planned Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for leading the delivery of our housing planned maintenance programme. In this pivotal role, you will be shaping the future of our housing projects, ensuring that planned works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Essentially you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of planned maintenance projects, from procurement and design through to completion. This is a strategic role where you will continually seek innovative ways to improve service delivery and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing designs, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation for planned works.
• Overseeing contractors and monitoring their performance, ensuring compliance with Council policies, building regulations, CDM requirements, and health and safety legislation.
• Providing proactive quality control, tenant liaison, and customer care on site.
• Managing budgets, validating financial claims, and contributing to financial forecasting.
• Maintaining accurate property records and digital systems to support reporting and audit.

It is essential that you have HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent, and/or significant relevant experience, along with having:

Qualifications and Experience

• Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM Regulations.
• Proven management experience within a housing setting.
• Significant experience in planned maintenance, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience managing large budgets and multiple projects.
• Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

In addition, it would be advantageous if you are qualified or actively pursuing CIOB or MRICS membership and have local government or housing association environment experience.

This is a critical role in which your leadership will directly improve the quality of housing services for our residents. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality housing maintenance and ensuring tenants live in safe, well-maintained homes.

For an informal discussion please contact Pual Ingram, Head of Housing Assets, on 01233 330428.

Benefits

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

Salary

• £58,488 - £63,225 per year