Planned Works Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd, in partnership with a Gloucestershire Housing Association, is recruiting a Planned Works Manager for a six-month contract (three days a week). The role focuses on managing planned investment programmes across a residential portfolio, with a daily rate negotiable up to £375 via Umbrella.

You will lead Building Surveyors, oversee delivery to quality and budget standards, and drive contractor performance through KPIs. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience managing planned maintenance or capital works in social housing.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of contract management and KPIs.
• Ability to lead technical teams including surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Building Surveyors delivering planned investment programmes across kitchens, bathrooms and other cyclical maintenance works.
• Oversee the delivery of planned maintenance programmes, ensuring works meet quality, budget and performance standards.
• Review contract variations, assess costs, programme impacts and value for money.
• Manage tenant complaints related to planned works and ensure timely resolutions.
• Support procurement of planned maintenance contractors through tender evaluation and mobilisation.
• Hold contractors accountable for service delivery and contractual compliance against KPIs.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Contract management

Budget management

Team leadership

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Gloucestershire, who are recruiting for a Planned Works Manager, on a six-month contract, on a three-day a week contract.

The position is due to start immediately and will interim cover. The daily rate is negotiable up to £350 - £375 per day (Via an Umbrella Company).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in planned investment works, asset management, contract management and housing maintenance to take ownership of a range of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes across a residential housing portfolio.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a team of Building Surveyors, each responsible for delivering planned investment programmes including kitchens, bathrooms and other cyclical maintenance works
• Overseeing the delivery of planned maintenance programmes, ensuring works are completed to agreed quality, budget and performance standards
• Reviewing and approving contract variations, assessing costs, programme impacts and value for money considerations
• Managing tenant complaints relating to planned works programmes, investigating issues and ensuring resolutions are delivered in line with organisational procedures
• Supporting the procurement of planned maintenance contractors through tender evaluation, contractor selection and mobilisation activities
• Holding contractors accountable for service delivery, contractual compliance and performance against Key Performance Indicators

Experience required:

• Experience managing planned maintenance, capital investment or cyclical maintenance programmes within social housing, residential property or public sector environments
• Proven track record of managing contractors and consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards
• Experience procuring and managing maintenance, refurbishment or capital works contracts
• Strong knowledge of contract management, performance monitoring and contractor accountability through KPIs and service standards
• Experience managing and developing technical teams, including Surveyors and support staff
• Ability to manage budgets, approve variations and monitor financial performance across planned works programmes

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, Flexible

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.