As the Senior Project Manager - Planned Works, you will be responsible for:Overall operational responsibility for the delivery of the planned Investment Programmes.Responsibility for carrying out the full range of contract administration duties in relation to works procured under Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) and other forms of contract.Coordination and management of the procurement process using consultants/in-house Procurement Team to ensure projects are procured in compliance with current regulations, policies and procedures.Project co-ordination, administration and control of programmes including monitoring budgets, final costs, reporting on progress, supervising contractors, undertaking inspections and all associated correspondence.Management of the Planned Works Team headcount including holding Team Meetings, On-Tracks, 1:1'sCreating prioritised programme of works across the stock.Ensuring all works are undertaken to correct standards, escalating any technical changes which will affect current and future projects.Work with the repairs team to resolve referrals (repairs escalated to planned works) ensuring effective team collaboration and customer engagement.Responsibility for providing reports and briefing to Planned Investment Lead and the Leadership Team on programme of works.Set and monitor key performance indicators, carrying out checks and audits of works completed within the teamIn line with our financial regulations, you will analyse and certify accounts for payment, ensuring that these are in line with contract objectives and delivery outcomesAs a complaint handler, you will be responsible for effective management of complaints within your team, ensuring that lessons are learnt from our mistakes and that these are incorporated into practice.Ensure necessary asset management systems are updated to reflect completed works.The successful Senior Project Manager - Planned Works should have:Detailed contract knowledge and practice, with experience managing structured and planned programme activities.Ability to manage and motivate a team, including managing change.Experience of managing substantial planned programme budgets in a similar environmentAbility to review information in detail, analyse and report concisely.Excellent technical knowledge in planned works.An understanding of matters affecting planned projects including Section 20 and Building Regulations.The ability to support the team and provide guidance and advise on planned works issues, procedures and contract administration.Excellent customer focus.Effectively lead, manage and motivate internal teams to ensure that there is a culture of collaborative working to achieve the corporate goal of the organisation.Knowledge of Building / Construction techniques.Able to prepare specifications for Planned Work Projects for tendering.Working effectively with colleagues across the business.Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressureProficient in the use of Microsoft Office.Experience with asset management software (e.g. Keystone).Full Driving License and ability to travel to Kent on a regular basis.

Building Surveyor

Michael Page, Bradford

Assist in the development and implementation of the planned maintenance programme to ensure that the property portfolio is maintained to a high standard, continues to meet relevant regulatory standards (e.g. Decent Homes) and achieves longer-term objectives such as Zero Carbon.Identify suitable properties either for purchase or lease required to meet the organisation's development objectives and carry out initial inspections to assess whether they meet the Horton Standard.Arrange for condition surveys and formal valuations to be carried out prior to the purchase of new properties.Prepare schedules of work and arrange for any necessary repairs and improvement works to be carried out on newly acquired properties to ensure that they meet their standards.Ensure that all regulatory safety compliance checks are carried out on newly acquired properties including asbestos surveys, fire risk assessments, gas and electrical safety checks and legionella risk assessments and arrange for any remedial works identified during these inspections to be completed prior to handover to the local housing management team.Arrange for newly acquired properties to be fitted out with furniture, white goods, carpets and floor coverings prior to hand over to the local housing management team.Work closely with consultants, contractors and suppliers involved in new build developments or major refurbishment projects, attending site meetings and regularly reviewing progress.Represent the organisation at external property development meetings with partner agencies.Negotiate lease renewals with landlords as and when required and also oversee the hand back of any leased properties at the end of the term, arranging for the removal and disposal of furniture, white goods and other contents and, where necessary, ensure that any repairs or dilapidation's are carried out.Maintain detailed records of acquisitions, disposals and the condition of the stock and assist in keeping the Assets and Liability Register up to date.Minimum of three years' experience in property asset management, development,construction or maintenance.The ability to prepare work specifications for property repairs and improvements.A good working knowledge of property related health and safety regulations and standards including gas, electrical, fire safety and CDM (Construction Design Management) regulations.Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively as a member of a team.Excellent project management skills.Effective communication and negotiation skills.IT literacy and the ability to use asset management software.Full driving licence