Senior Planned Works Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Strategic Property Department’s Planned Maintenance work, guiding small to mid-scale building projects from inception to completion. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and external consultants to maximise value for money while upgrading Council properties. You will identify property issues, inform maintenance planning, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is a pivotal public-sector role that shapes how Bromley maintains and improves community assets, with a focus on practical, compliant delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• generous package
• career average pension
• flexible working practices
• Bromley employee benefits scheme
• Cycle2Work
• Salary Sacrifice Lease Car`,`Technology Scheme`,`GymFlex` and discounts

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned works across council properties from inception to completion
• Commission surveys, feasibility studies, designs, specifications and works
• Coordinate with professional consultants and contractors for complex schemes
• Identify property issues to inform future maintenance programmes
• Engage with stakeholders including public, staff, elected members and consultants to ensure projects meet time and budget constraints
• Ensure compliance with local authority procurement, financial rules and construction contracts

Key requirements

• Building Surveyor or similar construction professional
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction pathology and methodologies
• Strong understanding of property law and Local Authority procurement legislation
• Experience delivering small works construction from inception to completion
• Ability to lead multiple stakeholders and manage consultants/contractors
• Knowledge of construction techniques and on-site methodologies
• Capability to design, specify, tender and manage works packages in line with procurement and financial guidelines

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication
• Collaborative leadership
• Construction pathology
• Project delivery from inception to completion
• Tendering and contract management

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