Planned Maintenance Project Manager Full Time NEW

Location: Burnley, Hybrid with travel to site as required to meet customer needs.

Salary: £47,433 per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers. We pride ourselves in understanding their needs and delivering the best customer service, every time.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers – and our people.

If you’re looking for a career where you can learn new skills, try new things and shape your future, there’s a place for you at Accent.

About The Role

Do you want to lead projects that make a real difference to people’s homes and communities? Join us as a Planned Maintenance Project Manager and play a key role in improving the quality, safety, and longevity of our homes.

At Accent, our planned works programmes are about more than buildings, they’re about the people who live in them. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of high‑value maintenance and investment projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

About The Role

You’ll take ownership of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects from inception through to completion, managing regional budgets of £5–6 million. Working with a wide range of internal teams and around a dozen external contractors, you’ll ensure strong performance, excellent customer experience, and continuous improvement across our housing stock.

Your ability to balance technical delivery with customer engagement will be key. You’ll inspect works before, during, and after completion, manage risks, uphold health and safety standards, and communicate clearly with residents and stakeholders throughout the journey.

Planned Maintenance Project Manager Salary

The spot salary for this post is £47,433 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

You’ll also receive a car allowance starting at £1,250 per annum.

About You

The essentials:

• Experience of construction management in planned maintenance/refurbishments
• Experience managing external contractors
• Knowledge of health & safety issues effecting properties
• Excellent nefotiation and contract management skills
• Significant forecasting and budget management experience
• IT skills relating to Porject Management or Asset Management systems

The desirables

• Previous experience in social housing
• Ability to conduct stock condition/energy performance surveys
• Report writing skills

The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.

Planned Maintenance Project Manager Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are – a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A call with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 11th May via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You’ll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.

Planned date: 18th May at our Burnley office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.

Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.

Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.

Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.

Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.

Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.

This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

If you have any queries about the role, please email: PeopleServices@accentgroup.org

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.