Head of Housing Survey Programmes
National Sector Lead | Built Asset Solutions
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working
About this opportunity
Develop and define a national service line in a brand new role, bringing strategy, structure and leadership to a high growth sector with Gleeds Built Asset Solutions.
This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity; a brand new role for our Built Asset Solutions service. A service ownership role, you'll be a market facing leader, shaping Gleeds' stock condition survey and asset intelligence offer across the UK housing sector and enhancing our capabilities in a significant growth market.
Based in Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds, you will focus on business growth & working winning, defining strategies and accountability for the growth and performance of a significant revenue-generating service line. You will also lead the teams and client relationships that deliver it.
We are looking for a recognised sector leader, someone who understands housing providers' boardroom challenges, has a track record of winning and delivering large-scale survey frameworks, and can combine commercial ambition with the technical credibility to lead a national team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business development and market leadership
- Strategic programme leadership
- Commercial and financial management
- Client and stakeholder management
- Technical and data leadership
- People leadership and team development
As a senior member of built asset solutions, you will have access to:
- Competitive salary
- A company car allowance
- Private healthcare cover
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities to further develop your career as a senior leader
- A contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working arrangements
Who we’re looking for
Key Experience, knowledge & skills:
- Broad, in-depth housing survey experience
- Detailed knowledge and practical experience of delivery of building surveying tasks;
- Sound knowledge of construction methods and materials;
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies;
- Ability to administer construction contracts as Contracts Administrator and Employers Agent;
- Clear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts;
- Ability to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams;
- Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written;
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes;
- Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills;
- Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily;
- Sound ICT Skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels;
- Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
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