Interim Planned Works Lead, Home Counties Initial 6-Month Contract Competitive Day Rate Our client, a well-established social housing provider operating across the Home Counties, is seeking an experienced Interim Planned Works Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across a significant planned investment programme. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven social housing professional to join a high-performing team and lead the delivery of key capital and cyclical investment programmes, ensuring residents receive high-quality, value-for-money services. The Role You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes across a diverse housing portfolio. You will oversee both an in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and external contractor partners, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Key areas of responsibility will include: Leadership and management of planned investment programmes Delivery of kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes Oversight of cyclical maintenance works. Management of DLO operations and performance Contractor management, mobilisation and performance monitoring Budget management and financial control across multi-million-pound programmes Programme planning, procurement support and contract governance Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety and building regulations Driving reside