National Housing Survey Lead

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.