Team Leader – Property Condition
Location: South West England, field-based with nearest offices in major regional hubs
Contract: 6-month fixed-term, full-time (37 hours/week)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Team Leader to manage a team of surveyors delivering high-quality property condition assessments to support our asset investment and sustainability objectives. You will ensure accurate property data, compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to energy efficiency goals, playing a key role in enhancing community housing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Property Condition Surveyors and Energy Assessors.
Oversee stock condition surveys to meet national housing and safety standards.
Collaborate with strategic managers to plan and deliver survey programmes.
Ensure data accuracy through training, quality checks, and validation processes.
Collect and analyse energy performance data to support efficiency calculations.
Monitor survey access rates, performance, and report progress to stakeholders.
Validate repair proposals and update related data systems.
Promote excellent customer service, working with community teams to meet resident needs.
Why Join Us?
Join a forward-thinking housing organisation committed to creating safe, sustainable homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead with impact, drive innovation, and contribute to community-focused housing solutions. We value diversity, support professional development, and foster a collaborative environment.
Essential Skills and Experience
Relevant technical qualification or significant experience in property surveying or construction management.
Experience conducting comprehensive property surveys, ideally within a housing association or similar organisation.
Proven ability to manage teams of technical or surveying professionals.
Strong knowledge of national housing standards (e.g., Decent Homes, Housing Health and Safety Rating System).
Understanding of energy efficiency goals and standards, such as net zero carbon objectives.
Familiarity with stock condition databases and data management.
Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and drive team outcomes.
Knowledge of relevant processes and regulations for property assessments.
Basic awareness of asbestos-related regulations.
Desirable Skills
Professional qualification in property surveying (e.g., CIOB, CIH, RICS) or working towards.
Accredited Domestic Energy Assessor or willingness to achieve.
Knowledge of retrofit standards (e.g., PAS 2035) or willingness to train.
Additional Information
The role is field-based, covering multiple sites in South West England, with regular travel required.
A satisfactory basic DBS check is required.
A valid driving licence is preferred