Planned & Cyclical Works Manager
Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Planned & Cyclical Works Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a growing planned investment function within a values-led housing association committed to providing safe, high-quality homes for residents across London.
Reporting to the Head of Asset Delivery, you'll lead the delivery of planned and cyclical investment programmes, managing budgets, contractors and programme performance while helping shape the organisation's long-term asset investment strategy.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of planned and cyclical works programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with the Strategic Asset Management and Building Safety & Compliance teams, you'll use stock condition data and asset intelligence to develop investment programmes that maximise asset performance, improve resident satisfaction and deliver outstanding value for money.
Alongside programme delivery, you'll provide commercial leadership across contracts, ensuring robust financial control, contractor performance and compliance with industry-standard contractual frameworks.
Why this role stands out
- Lead a high-profile planned investment programme with significant autonomy and strategic influence.
- Play a key role in shaping Local Space's long-term asset investment strategy.
- Take ownership of major planned maintenance and cyclical works programmes across a diverse housing portfolio.
- Manage substantial budgets while driving value for money and commercial performance.
- Work collaboratively with Asset Strategy and Building Safety teams to improve homes and resident outcomes.
- Lead contractor procurement, mobilisation and performance, ensuring quality, compliance and delivery excellence.
- Join a financially strong organisation with ambitious growth plans and a genuine social purpose.
- Build and shape a developing service with future leadership and line management opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of planned and cyclical investment programmes across the housing portfolio.
- Develop annual and long-term planned maintenance programmes using stock condition and lifecycle data.
- Manage programme budgets, forecasting, financial reporting and cost control.
- Procure, mobilise and manage planned works contractors.
- Chair contractor performance meetings and drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee valuations, variations, final accounts and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with JCT, NEC or similar contractual frameworks.
- Carry out quality inspections and ensure works meet required standards.
- Monitor programme risks, contractor performance and financial exposure.
- Maintain accurate asset and programme data to support future investment planning.
About You
We're keen to speak with professionals from Housing Associations, Local Authorities, ALMOs or the wider social housing sector who have experience delivering planned investment or capital works programmes.
You'll ideally bring experience in:
- Planned maintenance and capital investment programmes.
- Contract management and commercial leadership.
- Budget management, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Contractor performance management.
- JCT, NEC or similar forms of contract.
- Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS and asset investment planning.
- Using stock condition data to develop long-term investment programmes.
- Building pathology and planned maintenance principles.
- Stakeholder engagement and programme delivery.
A relevant HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a built environment discipline and a full UK driving licence are desirable.
Why Local Space?
Local Space is a financially strong, highly respected housing association with an ambitious vision for the future. Guided by its Corporate Strategy – Foundations for Successful Lives, the organisation is investing in both its homes and its people.
You'll enjoy:
- Hybrid working
- 27 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Competitive pension contribution (up to 10%)
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded professional development and qualifications
- Electric vehicle, Cycle to Work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
- Blue Light Card discounts
- The opportunity to shape a growing planned investment service with genuine career progression
If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, commercial leadership and strategic influence within an organisation that genuinely improves people's lives, I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch:
+44 333 307 6795
Aaron Fernandez
Specialist Recruiter – Housing, Assets, Building Safety & Compliance
Goodman Masson
Planned & Cyclical Works Manager in Slough employer: Local Space
Local Space is an excellent employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a supportive work culture. As a socially purpose-driven housing association, we offer meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while providing competitive benefits and a collaborative environment in the vibrant regions of London and Essex.
