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.
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