Senior Project Manager – Planned Works

Michael Page Property and Construction

The Senior Project Manager – Planned Works will manage a team of project managers delivering Planned Maintenance and Improvement Works to our properties. Overseeing contracts, undertaking surveys, inspections and assisting in the future planning for the team and future programmes of work.

Client Details

My client are a Housing Provider based down in Kent, with an excellent set of values and customers at the heart of their operations.

Description

As the Senior Project Manager – Planned Works, you will be responsible for:

• Overall operational responsibility for the delivery of the planned Investment Programmes.
• Responsibility for carrying out the full range of contract administration duties in relation to works procured under Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) and other forms of contract.
• Coordination and management of the procurement process using consultants/in-house Procurement Team to ensure projects are procured in compliance with current regulations, policies and procedures.
• Project co-ordination, administration and control of programmes including monitoring budgets, final costs, reporting on progress, supervising contractors, undertaking inspections and all associated correspondence.
• Management of the Planned Works Team headcount including holding Team Meetings, On-Tracks, 1:1’s
• Creating prioritised programme of works across the stock.
• Ensuring all works are undertaken to correct standards, escalating any technical changes which will affect current and future projects.
• Work with the repairs team to resolve referrals (repairs escalated to planned works) ensuring effective team collaboration and customer engagement.
• Responsibility for providing reports and briefing to Planned Investment Lead and the Leadership Team on programme of works.
• Set and monitor key performance indicators, carrying out checks and audits of works completed within the team
• In line with our financial regulations, you will analyse and certify accounts for payment, ensuring that these are in line with contract objectives and delivery outcomes
• As a complaint handler, you will be responsible for effective management of complaints within your team, ensuring that lessons are learnt from our mistakes and that these are incorporated into practice.
• Ensure necessary asset management systems are updated to reflect completed works.

Profile

The successful Senior Project Manager – Planned Works should have:

• Detailed contract knowledge and practice, with experience managing structured and planned programme activities.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team, including managing change.
• Experience of managing substantial planned programme budgets in a similar environment
• Ability to review information in detail, analyse and report concisely.
• Excellent technical knowledge in planned works.
• An understanding of matters affecting planned projects including Section 20 and Building Regulations.
• The ability to support the team and provide guidance and advise on planned works issues, procedures and contract administration.
• Excellent customer focus.
• Effectively lead, manage and motivate internal teams to ensure that there is a culture of collaborative working to achieve the corporate goal of the organisation.
• Knowledge of Building / Construction techniques.
• Able to prepare specifications for Planned Work Projects for tendering.
• Working effectively with colleagues across the business.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with asset management software (e.g. Keystone).
• Full Driving License and ability to travel to Kent on a regular basis.

Job Offer

For the successful Senior Project Manager – Planned works is a comprehensive benefits package, generous holiday leave, a positive and supportive company culture that promotes personal and professional growth and an opportunity to join a great organisation and help to support their Planned investment into the future.