Senior Planned Manager

About Us Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has a vision that ?everyone has a home and the opportunity to live well?; that means working with partners to create sustainable and vibrant neighbourhoods where our customers want to live. With 57,000 homes and more than 120,000 residents and customers we have a real opportunity to make that vision a reality. Our people care, dare and collaborate to ensure we achieve this People Powered Living. This role We are recruiting for a Senior Planned Manager to support the Head of Planned Delivery with developing, implementing and delivering our southern region planned works program. You will work with the HoPD to ensure the correct procurement of Supply Chain Management to support internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are planned and delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards. Duties will include but will not be limited to the following; Developing and leading a team to deliver planned works in the region in a timely manner to ensure contract performance is achieved Provide regular management performance reports and commentary on all areas under your control Develop a strong contract manager working approach Engage effectively with other heads of service to improve delivery of planned programs, ensuring that the internal project management standards are implemented and robust project principles are embedded in all elements of project and service deliveryWhat you'll need to succeed A proven commercial and construction background delivering planned works with a minimum of 3 years? experience within the sector Experience/knowledge of dealing with difficult customer complaints and conflict Ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences using verbal and written methods of communication with the ability to problem solve independently Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience of communicating with stakeholders at all levels Strong working knowledge of Statutory and Regulatory obligations relating to the delivery of servicing program of work Extensive knowledge of the CDM, Asbestos awareness, Fire risk assessment and all other regulations relating to the delivery of planned program of work Experience of Asset Management databases e.g. Northgate and Asset ProWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, take a look at the attached Job Description for more details and if it?s the ideal job for you, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Interview date: TBD What you'll get in return You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from our comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. We offer excellent benefits, including: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave Healthcare cashplan Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans Life assurance scheme Paid volunteer days Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street namesOur promise All employment decisions at MTVH are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race or religion, sex or sexual orientation. We are proud to have been recognised by Disability Confident for our commitment to disabled people and those with long term health conditions by providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants enabling them to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations