Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager

As the Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager, you will ensure that the Group procures, manages and delivers its Major Works and Cyclical programmes in a timely and prioritised manner, ensuring excellent resident satisfaction and value for money. The role will work closely with the Head of Property to ensure that the programme remains aligned to deliver efficiency savings, rebalancing works over time in favour of planned instead of reactive.

We are proud to have partnered with YMCA St Paul's Group, an organisation that has been serving communities in London for over 150 years, with 1,250 units of supported housing. Our vision is of places where young people thrive and communities flourish, meaning the quality of our housing and other community facilities is at the heart of our ability to meet that vision.

The key responsibilities as the Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager are as follows:

• To work with your director to develop and deliver the 5 Year Investment Plan for the YMCA St Paul's Group.
• To work as part of the Property and Places Management Team to ensure the service provides a high-quality property management service that meets all statutory and regulatory obligations and achieves high levels of resident satisfaction.
• To manage procurement, contract management and delivery of all capital and cyclical programmes as required, either through direct management of contractors or through Employers Agents.
• Ensure all building safety compliance, statutory and regulatory obligations are picked up and progressed by the team.
• To manage the mechanical and electrical programme, ensuring the Mechanical and Electrical Manager has effective oversight of all M&E works, including procurement of specialist consultants as required to ensure effective delivery.
• Manage the Group's asbestos survey contractor, working with the Head of Property to ensure that the Group's asbestos register is maintained, and management surveys / communal area surveys are undertaken as appropriate in accordance with the policy.
• To work with the Asset Manager and ensure that a programme of annual stock condition surveys are undertaken to inform and update future programmes.
• To work closely with the Head of Property, managing the Property Surveyors to ensure routine and ad-hoc property surveys are undertaken and recorded on the Charity's asset management system.
• To prepare reports, programme and cash-flow forecasts for internal meetings, Board Committees and Board commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• To be an ambassador for The Group, and as part of the Leadership Team, demonstrate the values of the organisation both internally and to external stakeholders.
• You will manage 4 staff.
• Work as part of the Property and Places Management Team and YMCA St Paul's Group Leadership Team to help set and manage budgets, ensuring value for money for the Group.
• Prepare, maintain and present any regular financial reporting e.g. programme trackers to management team meetings, Executive Team and or Board Committees as required.

The successful Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager will need the following:

• Recognised professional qualification in building construction or engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience of commissioning and delivering major works and cyclical programmes in a social / affordable housing setting or similar.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements applicable to the role, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, RSH Consumer Standards including the Safety and Quality Standard, Transparency and Accountability Standard.
• Experienced building asset management professional, with a track record of developing and managing major works and cyclical programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen and well-honed contract management skills.
• Experience of managing a range of contract forms commonly used across the sector e.g. JCT, NEC.
• At least 5 years' experience of managing major works and planned budgets, ensuring value for money.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead on the programme of works ensuring that they contribute to the development of the organisation as a whole.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with effective collaborative/consultative approach to working with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to travel to different YMCA sites in West, South West and North East London.
• Full UK Driving licence and own vehicle.

The successful Planned and Cyclical Programme Manager will receive the chance to join the YMCA SPG at a really exciting part of their journey, be part of a great senior leadership team and help set up brand new areas within the organisation.