James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Planned Works Manager
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Planned Works Manager
We are currently working in partnership with an organisation based in Gloucestershire, who are recruiting for a Planned Works Manager, on a six-month contract.
Job Details
- Position: Planned Works Manager
- Contract Duration: Six months
- Start Date: Immediately
- Role: Interim cover
- Rate: Negotiable up to £400 per day (Via an Umbrella Company)
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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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
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Working Hours
- 37 hours per week
- Monday – Friday, Flexible
Application Note
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
Recruitment Agency Information
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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