Planned Works Manager

East London (Hybrid) | £59,166 + Excellent Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Planned & Cyclical Works Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a growing planned investment function within a values-led organisation that is committed to providing safe, high-quality homes for residents across London.

Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Delivery, you'll lead the delivery of planned and cyclical investment programmes, managing budgets, contractors and programme performance while helping shape the organisation's long-term asset investment strategy.

This role would suit an experienced Planned Works Manager, Capital Works Manager, Contracts Manager or Senior Surveyor looking to take on a strategic leadership position with genuine autonomy and influence.

You'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of planned and cyclical works programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with Strategic Asset Management and Building Safety & Compliance teams, you'll use stock condition data and asset intelligence to develop and deliver investment programmes that maximise asset performance, improve resident satisfaction and provide excellent value for money.

Alongside programme delivery, you'll provide commercial leadership across contracts, ensuring robust financial control, contractor performance management and compliance with relevant contractual frameworks.

• Lead the delivery of planned and cyclical investment programmes across the housing portfolio.
• Develop annual and long-term planned maintenance programmes using stock condition and lifecycle data.
• Take full ownership of programme budgets, forecasting, financial reporting and cost control.
• Procure, mobilise and manage planned works contractors.
• Chair monthly contract performance meetings and hold contractors accountable for quality, compliance and KPI delivery.
• Manage contract administration, including valuations, variations, final accounts and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with JCT, NEC or similar contractual arrangements.
• Undertake and oversee pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Monitor programme risks, contractor performance and financial exposure.
• Work collaboratively with Asset Strategy and Building Safety teams to align investment programmes with long-term asset plans.
• Maintain accurate programme and asset data across repairs and asset management systems.
• Provide professional leadership and technical expertise on planned investment across the organisation.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience delivering planned investment programmes within social housing, local authority or residential property environments.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience managing planned maintenance or capital works programmes.
• Strong contract management and commercial experience.
• Experience managing contractor valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Proven responsibility for managing large programme budgets and financial forecasting.
• Good understanding of planned maintenance, property investment and building pathology.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC or similar forms of contract.
• Strong understanding of Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS and asset investment planning.
• Experience using stock condition data to develop planned investment programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and contractor performance management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant built environment discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is an opportunity to join a financially strong, highly regarded Housing Association with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality homes and investing in its people.

You'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension contribution (up to 10%)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development and funded qualifications
• Electric vehicle, cycle to work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
• Blue Light Card discounts
• The opportunity to build and shape a growing planned investment service with future line management responsibility

If you're interested in finding out more, or would like a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please apply today or contact me directly.

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Aaron Fernandez
Specialist Recruiter – Assets, Building Safety & Compliance
Goodman Masson