Planned Maintenance Manager

As Planned Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for leading the delivery of our housing planned maintenance programme. In this pivotal role, you will be shaping the future of our housing projects, ensuring that planned works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Essentially you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of planned maintenance projects, from procurement and design through to completion. This is a strategic role where you will continually seek innovative ways to improve service delivery and asset management.

Your key responsibility will be to manage the provision of planned maintenance, improvements, and adaptations to the Council’s housing stock, along with:

Preparing designs, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation for planned works.
Overseeing contractors and monitoring their performance, ensuring compliance with Council policies, building regulations, CDM requirements, and health and safety legislation.
Providing proactive quality control, tenant liaison, and customer care on site.
Managing budgets, validating financial claims, and contributing to financial forecasting.
Maintaining accurate property records and digital systems to support reporting and audit.

It is essential that you have HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent, and/or significant relevant experience, along with having:

Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM Regulations.
Proven management experience within a housing setting.
Significant experience in planned maintenance, procurement, and contract management.
Experience managing large budgets and multiple projects.
Strong leadership, technical, and communication skills.
Full UK driving licence.

In addition, it would be advantageous if you are qualified or actively pursuing CIOB or MRICS membership and have local government or housing association environment experience.

This is a critical role in which your leadership will directly improve the quality of housing services for our residents. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality housing maintenance and ensuring tenants live in safe, well-maintained homes.

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For an informal discussion please contact Pual Ingram, Head of Housing Assets, on 01233 330428

To apply - Internal applicants – please apply by logging into self service and click on `current vacancies`

When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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