Job Description:

Lead Planned Investment Programmes and Make a Lasting Impact Across Social Housing Assets

Planned Works Manager

• Role: Interim Planned Works Manager
• Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Umbrella)
• Contract Type: Interim | Full-Time
• Location: Essex
• Contract Length: Initial 3 Months (strong likelihood to extend)
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance as required.
• Closing Date: 29 August 2026

Planned Works Manager – Overview

• An exciting opportunity has arisen with a social housing provider seeking an experienced Interim Planned Works Manager to lead the delivery of planned and capital works programmes across a residential property portfolio.
• The successful candidate will provide technical leadership within the Asset Management function, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and in compliance with all statutory requirements. This role requires a strong background in planned maintenance, contract management, compliance, and capital investment programmes within a social housing or property environment.

Planned Works Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planned and capital works programmes.
• Manage contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee contract administration and contractor performance management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, building safety requirements and industry regulations.
• Manage project budgets, financial forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and programme documentation.
• Provide technical advice and leadership across the Asset Management team.
• Support procurement activities and ensure adherence to procurement regulations.
• Monitor health and safety performance across programmes and projects.
• Manage and support technical staff, driving high performance and professional development.

Planned Works Manager – Applicant Essentials
Essential

• Significant experience delivering planned and capital works programmes within a social housing provider or similar property environment.
• Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building compliance and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience managing budgets and financial forecasting.
• Strong understanding of asset management and property maintenance.
• Experience writing specifications and delivering technical projects.
• Excellent knowledge of construction legislation, procurement processes and health and safety requirements.
• Experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body.
• Experience working within a social housing provider environment.

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