Planned Works Manager

Our client is looking for a qualified, highly motivated and experienced Chartered Surveyor to join their Property Team. Working with a team of experienced surveyors based across the East region, you will be responsible for planning, overseeing and reporting on the delivery of planned works projects, with occasional travel as required to their sites and offices across the region.

Our client owns and manage more than 7,500 homes across the south of England from Devon to Norfolk. They are a social housing landlord and England’s leading rural housing specialist. They deliver small housing developments in partnership with local communities although, for historic reasons, they also own some housing in urban areas.

Our client is passionate about providing a first-class service for their customers. If you are enthusiastic, customer-focused, and passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Planned Works Team. You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the delivery of planned works projects, ensuring legislative /regulatory compliance and delivery within the approved budget. Working with the Property Director, you will be responsible for planning future programmes and providing regular performance updates.

You will have excellent written communication and report writing skills, writing and reviewing specification, tender and contract documents, value for money statements and policies/procedures. You will assist with internal and external audits and ensure implementation of recommendations made.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, take a look at the job description here.

About you

You will be a Chartered Member of the RICS or equivalent with a HNC, HND or Degree level qualification.

You will have an understanding of building construction and building pathology, with experience diagnosing defects and specifying remedial works.

You will be an excellent people manager with proven experience managing a remote team.

You will have good knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation including CDM, Fire and Building Safety.

A personal note from your hiring manager:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated Planned Works team, to deliver complex projects at the same time as increasing the delivery of projects across their stock. Working as part of the wider Property Team, you would be joining a group of people who are driven to deliver an excellent service, ensuring their properties are well maintained and customers are well informed about works.

Property Director

Benefits provided

Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time), plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, along with the option to purchase additional leave.

Enhanced Pension: employer contributions start at 5% and are based on matching of your own contribution level, plus 2%, up to a maximum of 8% employer contribution.

Other benefits include:

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees).

Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership.

Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential phone and online support and resources service with 24/7 access.

Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance).

3 x Life Assurance from day 1, for all pension holders.

A supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Long Service awards.

We’re all about being flexible and believe work is a thing you do, not a place you go. This role is hybrid-based and split between home working and one of their offices in the East of England, 1-2 days per week. Other travel is also required to meet customers, colleagues and stakeholders.

Please note, CVs sent without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Your supporting statement should include:

Your motivations for applying for the role

How you meet the person spec

What attracts you to work for a Housing Association / what you enjoy about currently working for a Housing Association

What is your experience / understanding of rural housing development under the rural exception policy

This post is subject to background checks.

Location: Essex, GB

Posted Date: 9/21/2024