Part Time Planned Works Manager

Company: James Andrews Recruitment
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Gloucestershire, who are recruiting for a Planned Works Manager, on a six-month contract, on a three-day a week contract.

The position is due to start immediately and will interim cover. The daily rate is negotiable up to £350 – £375 per day (Via an Umbrella Company).

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.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • 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

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

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday, Flexible

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026