Planner – Social Housing
Location: Lambeth
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm
Rate: £17.84 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Arrangement: Office-based
We are currently looking for an experienced Planner to join the Planned Works team within a leading social housing organisation based in Lambeth
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in social housing, planned maintenance, repairs or property services who is confident coordinating operatives, contractors and workloads to ensure planned works are delivered efficiently.
The Role
As a Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling maintenance works across residential properties. You will work closely with operatives, contractors, tenants and internal teams to ensure jobs are booked, tracked and completed within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
- Scheduling and coordinating planned maintenance works
- Allocating jobs to operatives and contractors
- Managing diaries, workloads and appointments
- Liaising with tenants and residents to arrange access
- Coordinating access requirements and resolving appointment issuesMonitoring outstanding works and following up on delays
- Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with supervisors, surveyors and other members of the Planned Works team
- Responding to queries from tenants, operatives and contractors
- Monitoring job progress and ensuring works are completed within target timescales
- Raising and updating work orders
- Dealing with cancellations, missed appointments and rescheduling
- Providing regular updates to relevant team
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in planning, scheduling or coordination
- Ideally has experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance or property services
- Is confident dealing with multiple workloads and priorities
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
- Is comfortable speaking with tenants, contractors and tradespeople
If you have experience in housing repairs, planned works or property maintenance planning and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
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Planner employer: Build Recruitment
Join a reputable social housing contractor in Havant, where you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services. With competitive pay at £18.70 per hour and a Monday to Friday schedule, this role offers a stable work environment and the chance to contribute to meaningful community projects. The company fosters a supportive culture that values teamwork and prioritises employee growth, making it an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in skilled labour.
