Head of Surveying & Minor Works

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks a Head of Surveying and Minor Works. This role will lead the surveying function, ensuring compliance and effective management of legal disrepair cases. Candidates should have senior leadership experience in surveying, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing residents’ safety, wellbeing, and housing quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s surveying function and Legal Disrepair service.
• Oversee a team managing legal disrepair and reduce risk.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop teams, contributing to cultural transformation.
• Represent the service in resident engagement and internal forums.

Skills

Senior leadership experience surveying

Strong technical surveying expertise

In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation

Experience managing damp and mould cases

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills

Financial awareness

Commitment to resident-focused services

Job description

Head of Surveying and Minor Works (Surveying, ADR & Legal Disrepair)

Hackney Council
Repairs & Maintenance | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate
Salary: £70,860 – £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement)

Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Surveying and Minor Works, a senior leadership role driving standards, compliance, and resident-focused service delivery in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

This is a key role leading the Council’s surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while minimising disrepair liability and safeguarding the Council’s legal and financial position. You will oversee a team of area surveying managers and the Legal Disrepair/ADR Manager, providing strong technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across complex caseloads.

You will lead the management of all legal disrepair matters, working closely with legal teams, contractors, and internal partners to reduce risk, improve case outcomes, and strengthen early intervention. A core responsibility includes establishing robust processes to address damp and mould, ensuring effective investigation, timely resolution, and compliance with Awaab’s Law.

As the technical lead for surveying, you will oversee defect diagnosis, property inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with building regulations and safety standards. You will develop clear policies, streamlined systems, and accurate reporting frameworks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across all localities.

The role also demands confident leadership, strong performance management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will mentor and develop your teams, support cultural transformation, and ensure services are delivered in line with Hackney’s values of inclusion, accountability, and openness. You will be a key voice in resident engagement, representing the service at internal and external forums, contributing to locality planning, and ensuring residents are well-informed and supported throughout the repairs and disrepair process.

We are seeking:

• Senior leadership experience surveying, legal disrepair or complex housing repairs services
• Strong technical surveying expertise with advanced defect diagnosis skills
• In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation and risk mitigation
• Experience managing damp and mould cases and delivering compliance with legal frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with legal professionals
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance
• Commitment to delivering equitable, resident-focused services

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile service area with real impact on residents’ safety, wellbeing, and housing quality across Hackney.

For further information or to apply, please contact [e-mail]