Planned Contracts Manager

RM Recruit is partnering with a prominent social housing provider to secure an experienced Interim Planned Contracts Manager for a period of three months. There is a view to extend based on performance. This is a fantastic, fast-paced opportunity to lead the delivery of planned investment and cyclical maintenance programmes. You will ensure homes remain safe, high-quality, and sustainable, while driving excellent outcomes for residents and leaseholders.

For the right candidate, this role offers excellent visibility and long-term potential within the organisation.

Main duties include:

• Programme Delivery: Lead the planning and execution of planned works and cyclical maintenance across the housing portfolio.
• Contractor Management: Supervise contractors and consultants to guarantee projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to standard.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, monitor contractor performance, and proactively mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all works fully comply with relevant legislation, health and safety regulations, and legal policies.
• Customer Focus: Drive high standards of customer satisfaction and support continuous improvements in service delivery.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Industry Experience: Proven track record in managing planned maintenance contracts and programmes within housing or a similar sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of housing legislation, contract management, and health and safety requirements.
• Stakeholder Skills: Ability to communicate, influence, and manage relationships with contractors, residents, and internal teams.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

The role will require full-time office presence required during the initial induction and settling-in period whcih will transition to 2 to 2.5 days working from their office once fully settled. You will be required to travel to local properties on an ad-hoc basis.

You will be available immediately and you will possess excellent communication skills coupled with strong experience mirroring the requirements of this role. Our client is offering an immediate start for the right person and this is an excellent opportunity to work for a forward thinking organisation.

RM Recruit is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and will treat all applicants equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status, age, disability, race, religion, pregnancy, ethnic or national origin