Engineering And Surveying Lead

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Greater London seeks an Engineering and Surveying Lead to oversee structural safety and manage inspection programs. You will lead a team dedicated to ensuring compliance and safety standards across Camden's buildings. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, leadership skills, and experience managing large inspection portfolios. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and the chance to make a significant impact on community safety.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Surveyor status or working towards it is essential.
• Proven experience managing inspection programmes for large portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Own Camden's Structural Inspection Strategy and annual programme.
• Lead structural condition and risk surveys for high-rise buildings.
• Manage and develop a high-performing inspection team.
• Review and sign off inspection reports for quality and compliance.
• Maintain the structural risk register and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Building analysis

Inspection methodologies

Defect diagnosis

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Building Surveying

Job description

Engineering and Surveying Lead

Salary: £61,672 - £71,811 – Level 5 Zone 2
Location: Camden (Hybrid working with site visits)
Contract: Permanent

Adecco Public Sector is proud to be working with Camden Council as they seek to recruit a permanent role into their Property Management Directorate. Help shape a safer future for Camden.

Camden is building a borough where everyone can thrive. They're leading the way in creating radical social change and ensuring no one gets left behind. This is your chance to make a real impact by safeguarding the structural integrity of their buildings and protecting residents.

About the Role

As Camden's Engineering and Surveying Lead, you'll head Camden's structural safety and building surveying function. Reporting to the Chief Asset Management Officer, you'll manage a team of engineers and surveyors, oversee borough-wide inspection programmes, and ensure compliance with statutory and best‑practice standards. Your work will underpin Camden's Building Safety Case Files and maintain a robust structural risk governance framework.

What 'll Do

• Own Camden's Structural Inspection Strategy and annual programme.
• Lead structural condition and risk surveys for high‑rise buildings.
• Manage and develop a high‑performing inspection team.
• Review and sign off inspection reports, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Maintain the structural risk register and produce transparent reporting for senior leadership and regulators.
• Act as technical lead during structural safety incidents.

About You

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Building Surveying (essential).
• Chartered Engineer or Surveyor (CEng MICE/MIStructE/RICS) or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of building analysis, defect diagnosis, and inspection methodologies.
• Proven experience managing inspection programmes for large portfolios.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks clearly.

Why Camden?

Camden offers hybrid working, a culture of continuous improvement, and the chance to make a tangible difference in building safety. Join Camden and help shape a borough where everyone can thrive.

Apply today and be part of Camden's commitment to safety and innovation. Closing date for applications - 16th January 2026