Head of Surveying & Minor Works — Housing Standards Leader

Goodman Masson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner for local council is looking for a Head of Surveying and Minor Works in London. This senior role focuses on compliance and service delivery in housing repairs, overseeing surveying functions and legal disrepair management. The ideal candidate should have strong surveying expertise, experience in managing complex repairs, and a commitment to resident-focused services. This opportunity significantly impacts residents' safety and quality of housing.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in surveying 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.
• Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council's surveying function and Legal Disrepair service.
• Oversee a team of area surveying managers.
• Manage legal disrepair matters and collaborate with legal teams.
• Establish processes for addressing damp and mould compliant with Awaab's Law.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Mentor teams and support cultural transformation.
• Represent the service at forums and support resident engagement.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in surveying

Technical surveying expertise

Knowledge of disrepair legislation

Experience managing damp and mould cases

Leading multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills

Financial awareness

Commitment to resident-focused services

Job description

A recruitment partner for local council is looking for a Head of Surveying and Minor Works in London. This senior role focuses on compliance and service delivery in housing repairs, overseeing surveying functions and legal disrepair management. The ideal candidate should have strong surveying expertise, experience in managing complex repairs, and a commitment to resident-focused services. This opportunity significantly impacts residents' safety and quality of housing.