Technical Officer

Niyaa People; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Company car or allowance

Job summary

Niyaa People is recruiting a Planned Works Supervisor in Nottinghamshire to oversee planned maintenance and property improvements across social housing assets. You will manage contractors and operatives, monitor progress, quality and safety, and ensure works meet budgets and timescales.

The role requires strong site supervision experience in social housing, with a commitment to residents and high standards of workmanship. Travel across Nottinghamshire is expected.

Qualifications

• Essential experience within social housing.
• Experience overseeing planned maintenance or property investment programmes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Supervising planned works and property improvement across social housing.
• Managing contractors and operatives to ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Monitoring progress against budgets, programmes and deadlines.
• Carrying out site inspections and quality checks.
• Identifying defects and ensuring remedial action is taken.
• Coordinating contractors, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance and building standards.
• Maintaining records of inspections, progress, costs and works.
• Communicating with residents and housing teams to minimise disruption.

Skills

Contractor management

Budget monitoring

Programme management

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

We are recruiting a Planned Works Supervisor for an established housing provider in Nottinghamshire, supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and property improvement programmes across social housing properties!

As a PlannedWorks Supervisor, you will oversee planned works from commencement through to completion, managing contractors and operatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will carry out site inspections, monitor progress, resolve issues and ensure works comply with relevant health and safety requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planned Works Supervisor with a strong background in social housing to join an established organisation, overseeing property improvement works and ensuring residents receive a high-quality service.

What’s on offer:

• Hourly rate: £25-30 per hour via umbrella
• Contract length: 12 months
• Fuel: Provided 0.45p per mile from office to sites
• Location: Nottinghamshire
• Sector: Social housing
• Experience: Previous social housing experience essential, site management experience on planned works or supervisory experience

As a PlannedWorks Supervisor, you will oversee the delivery of planned works, including property upgrades, external repairs, roofing, windows, doors and other maintenance programmes. You will monitor contractor performance, carry out quality inspections, manage programme progress and ensure works are completed in line with specifications, budgets and agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising planned works and property improvement works across social housing properties.
• Managing contractors and operatives to ensure works are completed efficiently and to specification.
• Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes, budgets and deadlines.
• Carrying out site inspections and quality checks throughout the delivery of works.
• Identifying defects, poor workmanship and non-compliant works, ensuring remedial action is taken.
• Coordinating contractors, subcontractors and internal teams to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensuring all works comply with health and safety legislation and relevant building standards.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contractual requirements and agreed KPIs.
• Liaising with residents and housing teams to minimise disruption during planned works.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, project progress, costs and completed works.
• Identifying potential delays and resolving issues to keep projects on track.
• Supporting the effective delivery of planned investment and property improvement programmes.

The successful Planned Works Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working as a Planned Maintenance Supervisor, Planned Works Supervisor, Contracts Supervisor, Site Manager or in a similar role.
• Essential experience within social housing, ideally overseeing planned maintenance or property investment programmes.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors and maintenance operatives.
• A strong understanding of planned works and residential property maintenance.
• Experience carrying out site inspections and monitoring quality and compliance.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and relevant building regulations.
• The ability to monitor budgets, programme timescales and contractor performance.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A customer-focused approach when working with residents and housing teams.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the Nottinghamshirearea.

This role would suit an experienced PlannedWorks Supervisor who understands the demands of social housing investment programmes, can confidently manage contractors and deliver high-quality property improvements while maintaining strong health and safety and quality standards.