Planned Maintenance Manager

Job Summary
 
In this key role you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our housing projects.
To manage the provision of the Planned Maintenance service to the Council's housing assets, ensuring that the planned maintenance programme of works is produced and completed within financial and time constraints. 
You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of planned work projects within the programme, including procurement, the effective planning, design, mobilisation and delivery of works / targets.
 
Work closely with colleagues in housing and other departments to ensure a coordinated approach to the delivery of corporate and housing priorities, objectives and projects.
 
Adopt a strategic role in relation to all aspects of repairs and maintenance within Housing and continually strive to develop and introduce new and/or better methods of providing and delivering the maintenance service and asset management.
 
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
To assist the Head of Housing Assets in the delivery of the day-to-day service for Planned Maintenance, Improvements, Adaptations, to the Council's Housing Stock.

Prepares designs, specifications and sketch drawings as required for the tendering and carrying out of work to the required standard; develops programmes of work, surveys properties, liaises with contract supervisors, liaises with Social Services/Health workers, raises and issues orders, validates financial claims and invoices, prioritises their own work within specified limits.
Identifies properties in need of greater than usual investment to meet the required standard, assesses the need and advises the Manager, noting which (if any) of the property elements in poor condition may be due to tenant misuse.
Maintains constructive relations with contractors, monitors their performance, deals with day-to-day queries, referring to more complex issues to the team Manager.
Decide upon variations required or those requested by the contractor within specified budgetary limits; values completed works in collaboration with the contractor and using a Schedule of Rates. 5. Maintains digital Property records, team records and diaries, personal diaries and time records; submits regular reports to the team Manager on progress against targets and contractor performance; uses and interrogates digital systems to support their work