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Lead Planned Investment Programmes and Make a Lasting Impact Across Social Housing Assets Planned Works Manager Role: Interim Planned Works Manager Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim | Full-Time Location: Essex Contract Length: Initial 3 Months (strong likelihood to extend) Working Arrangements: Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance as required. Closing Date: 29 August 2026 Planned Works Manager – Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen with a social housing provider seeking an experienced Interim Planned Works Manager to lead the delivery of planned and capital works programmes across a residential property portfolio. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership within the Asset Management function, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and in compliance with all statutory requirements. This role requires a strong background in planned maintenance, contract management, compliance, and capital investment programmes within a social housing or property environment. Planned Works Manager – Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of planned and capital works programmes. Manage contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Oversee contract administration and contractor performance management. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, building safety requirements and industry regulations. Manage project budgets, financial forecasting and expenditure monitoring. Prepare and review technical specifications and programme documentation. Provide technical advice and leadership across the Asset Management team. Support procurement activities and ensure adherence to procurement regulations. Monitor health and safety performance across programmes and projects. Manage and support technical staff, driving high performance and professional development. Planned Works Manager – Applicant Essentials Essential Significant experience delivering planned and capital works programmes within a social housing provider or similar property environment. Strong contract administration and contractor management experience. Comprehensive knowledge of building compliance and statutory requirements. Proven experience managing budgets and financial forecasting. Strong understanding of asset management and property maintenance. Experience writing specifications and delivering technical projects. Excellent knowledge of construction legislation, procurement processes and health and safety requirements. Experience leading and managing technical teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Relevant professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Asset Management or a related discipline. Membership of a recognised professional body. Experience working within a social housing provider environment. How do I apply for this Interim Planned Works Manager position? If this Interim Planned Works Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Interim Planned Works Manager position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. Alternatively, you can directly email (url removed) We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you via WhatsApp, video message, CV or another format that works best for you. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent

Lead a £150m Housing Investment Programme and Shape Future Communities. Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager Role: Interim Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager Rate: £550 – £600 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim | Full-Time Contract Length: 12 months Location: Essex Contract Length: Temporary Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid working with 2–4 days per week on site. Closing Date: 28 August 2026 Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager – Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen with a social housing provider delivering a significant housing capital investment programme worth approximately £150m over the next two years. This role sits within the Housing Capital Works function and will focus on the pre-construction development of large-scale refurbishment and component replacement programmes across occupied residential properties, including low-rise and high-rise buildings. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping future investment programmes, ensuring projects are properly scoped, designed, costed, procured and compliant before progressing into delivery. Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager – Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Project Managers and Resident Liaison Officers. Develop and oversee pre-construction programmes across planned housing investment projects. Coordinate surveys, inspections, feasibility studies and technical investigations. Ensure projects comply with CDM 2015 Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and RIBA Plan of Work principles. Manage consultants, contractors and technical advisors throughout programme development. Work collaboratively with asset management, housing, resident engagement and procurement teams. Support Section 20 consultation processes and resident engagement activities. Lead project planning, budget forecasting and programme reporting activities. Support procurement exercises, consultant appointments and tender evaluations. Ensure effective project mobilisation and handover into delivery teams. Monitor contractor and consultant performance against agreed KPIs. Use asset data, stock condition information and resident feedback to inform investment decisions. Support compliance with regulatory requirements, including Decent Homes Standards and building safety obligations. Drive continuous service improvement and value for residents. Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager – Applicant Essentials Essential Minimum five years' experience in a similar role within a social housing provider or comparable residential property environment. Proven experience managing housing refurbishment and major works programmes. Experience managing multi-million-pound capital projects valued between £3m and £5m. Experience leading and managing technical teams, including Project Managers and Resident Liaison Officers. Strong experience managing consultants and contractor performance. Excellent understanding of planned investment, asset management and capital works delivery. Experience producing KPI reports, budget monitoring and monthly valuations. Knowledge of social housing legislation, asset management regulations and compliance requirements. Experience using asset data and resident feedback to develop investment programmes. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to work across multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Desirable Experience managing Design and Build and Traditional Contracts. Professional qualification within Building Surveying, Construction or Asset Management. Membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS or CIOB. Experience working on high-rise residential refurbishment programmes. Knowledge of the Regulator of Social Housing Safety and Quality Standard. How do I apply for this Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager position? If this Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Team Manager position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV. Alternatively, you can directly email (url removed) We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you via WhatsApp, video message, CV or another format that works best for you. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent

Locum Childcare Solicitor - Fully Remote Opportunity 🚨 I'm currently working with a Local Authority seeking an experienced Locum Childcare Solicitor to join their well-established Legal Services Team 📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (strong likelihood of long-term rolling extension

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Oyster Partnership is seeking a Private Sector Housing Officer for a local authority on an initial 3-month contract, offering hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office.

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The Oyster Partnership is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join a local authority on a 3-month contract with potential for extension.

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Property Manager – Asset & Property Management.If you're a Property Manager looking for exposure to Asset Management, this is your chance.You'll build on your current expertise and develop strategic skills that go beyond day-to-day management to shape long-term value.This role sits within a leadin

Head of Residential Property / Partner | Brighton, Sussex | Remote-First Leadership Role.Here's what makes this different: residential property isn't a side offering here.It's the firm's highest revenue stream, and they know it.Conveyancing is genuinely valued, properly resourced, and treated as the

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Associate Director: Building Surveying: Up to £90,000 plus bonus.Would you like to be the Client Lead on one of London’s most iconic Landmarks?.Join a business that empowers its people to build relationships with some of the UK's most prestigious property investors and REITs, influence key decisi

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