Head of Surveying & Minor Works – Housing Safety Lead

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

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Head of Surveying and Minor Works to oversee the surveying function and legal disrepair services. This senior leadership role requires strong technical expertise in defect diagnosis and knowledge of disrepair legislation. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive resident-focused service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful housing quality initiatives in Hackney, contributing to residents' wellbeing and safety.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in 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.
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service.
• Oversee a team and provide strong technical leadership.
• Manage all legal disrepair matters and work with legal teams.
• Establish robust processes for damp and mould investigation.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Mentor teams and ensure services align with Hackney's values.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in 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

Job description

A local authority in London is seeking a Head of Surveying and Minor Works to oversee the surveying function and legal disrepair services. This senior leadership role requires strong technical expertise in defect diagnosis and knowledge of disrepair legislation. You will manage a team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive resident-focused service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful housing quality initiatives in Hackney, contributing to residents' wellbeing and safety.