Our client is responsible for the delivery of planned maintenance services for social housing customers in West London.
We are assisting them to recruit a Head Of Planned Maintenance to manage a team responsible for delivering services to over 10,000 tenants in London.
Working as part of a team the post holder will provide a customer focused planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and component replacement programme to all tenants.
The primary purpose of the role is to lead, manage, challenge and support managers to deliver outstanding, efficient and effective services to all customers.
Key Responsibilities include: - Leading, managing, challenging & supporting a number of teams delivering PPM and component replacements.
Supporting and challenging teams to consistently deliver a customer centric service to all residents.
Assisting and deputising for the Head of Services as required.
Overviewing and monitoring the use of materials.
Managing and monitoring subcontractors' performance.
Building strong and effective relations to allow collaborative working with other stakeholders, including client representatives, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, residents.
Working to continuously improve productivity and service delivery.
Ensuring you remain up to date with all relevant compliance and mandatory training.
You will need: Relevant experience working in social housing repairs or a similar industry sector.
Experience creating and developing relationships with stakeholders Significant commercial acumen and experience of managing budgets of £10-15m.
Solid understanding of Health & Safety Regulations.
A working knowledge of Asbestos policy & procedures.
Skilled application of risk assessments / method statements.
Relevant experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple workstreams.
Good communication skills.
Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Strong IT skills A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive.
HND / Degree or equivalent qualifications or experience in a construction related subject.
The post is initially a three month contract.
Our client is happy to consider clients who are looking to work on a fixed term contract or on a day rate.
The role is actively being recruited to and may close prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found so please do not delay with your application.
We and our client are equal opportunities employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.
We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.