Survey Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social housing seeks a skilled Survey Manager to lead stock condition surveys in East London. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, and delivering effective asset management strategies. You will play a crucial part in shaping investment decisions and maintaining high standards across the property portfolio. If you are passionate about housing and have a proven track record in survey management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing stock condition survey programmes and asset investment.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes and HHSRS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock condition surveys and staff to ensure effective investment decisions.
• Provide expert advice and ensure compliance with housing regulations.

Skills

Team Management

Data Analysis

Asset Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Relevant Degree in Surveying

Tools

Keystone

Job description

Survey Manager
East London
£55K
Repairs and Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a well-known social housing company based in East London who are looking for a highly skilled Stock Condition Survey Manager to join their team.

They are looking for an experienced Survey Manager who is experienced in managing a team of Stock Condition Surveyors and contracts.

• Management of all members of staff associated with stock condition surveys, administration, and data collection of stock condition information.
• Setting and managing the annual stock condition survey plan to ensure agreed stock condition programme is delivered annually to make effective investment decisions, predict building element failure, and estimate costs in advance.
• Ensuring that stock condition surveys across our portfolio are accurately and consistently recorded to update the organisation's asset register.
• Provide assurance on the quality of completed survey work, via the management of external consultants.
• Provide internal expert advice in the surveying field on all manner of property related matters.
• Work closely with all other staff within the Asset Strategy team providing technical advice and support on all aspects of asset management.
• Analysis of data to ensure compliance with Decent Homes and the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) with knowledge of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.

Key Knowledge:

• Experience of setting and managing stock condition survey programmes and developing asset investment programmes.
• Knowledge of Statutory, Regulatory and Legislative requirements as applicable relating to: Decent Homes, HHSRS, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, Gas safety, Legionella and IEE regulations.
• Experience with Asset Management & Housing Management systems - preferably Keystone.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Previous experience of managing dispersed team and able to effectively engage with colleagues from other teams to solve problems and find the best solutions.
• Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business use.