We are looking for a Surveying Services Manager to join our Asset Management team to be responsible for delivering an efficient planned investment programme, major repairs and other major property issues including mould prevention. You’ll oversee the provision of high-quality surveying related services across the organisation to ensure compliance with Decent Home Standard and other relevant legislation. You’ll ensure planned delivery is aligned with the Business plan over the next 5 and 30 years.
You’ll oversee delivery of the organisation’s planned investment programme ensuring it is delivered on time and within agreed budgets. You’ll also oversee major repair projects, and deal with other major property problems as they arise.
You’ll oversee the procurement and management of contractors and consultants, ensuring that all contracts are procured with a stringent focus on value for money, compliance with regulations and continuous performance monitoring.
You’ll be the organisational lead on adaptations, alterations, energy efficiency measures and the Decent Homes Standard, keeping colleagues informed on potential legal and regulatory changes. You’ll ensure compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) by identifying and addressing potential hazards to maintain safe and healthy living conditions.
You’ll bring your experience of delivering investment programmes and planned maintenance including experience of monitoring budgets and contract specifications. You’ll have experience of managing large projects from inception to completion and monitoring budgets and contract specifications. You’ll have experience of operating asset management databases, undertaking stock condition surveys and disrepair cases.
Confident with figures in managing large projects; costing work, assessing value for money with the ability to prepare specifications, plans and schedule of works. You’ll possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to prioritise a varied workload.
Ideally, you will have an NVQ level 4 or HND in surveying or a related field, be RICS qualified, and be able to demonstrate ongoing professional development. In addition, you will have post-qualification experience and understanding in MRICS. We encourage you to apply if you are working towards these qualifications or can demonstrate extensive CPD. You’ll be someone who shares our core values of Ownership, Innovation, Teamwork and Inclusion and looks to incorporate them into their day to day work.
You’ll need to have a flexible approach to work, as some out of hours work may be required, as well as a full UK driving licence and use of a roadworthy car insured for business use.
The successful applicant will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.
Housing Solutions is a not for profit Housing Association, rooted in the local community providing quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the local area. Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.
Established in 1995 we provide quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the South East of England. We are rooted in the local community and we offer a wide range of housing services and housing options, including affordable homes to rent, properties to buy under shared ownership; market rent properties, and specialist accommodation for older people and people who need care and support to live within the community.
We pride ourselves on putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are invested in our local community and can see the difference we make in the area we live and work. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
Our modern and fresh working space allows us to work collaboratively together. You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working as well as time together in our spacious and modern offices.
Our substantial benefits package includes a generous company pension contribution and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, including generous annual leave and our ‘Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds’ programme.
Our commitment to Learning and Development can been seen across the organisation and aims to bring our future leaders to the fore, whilst helping our employees reach their career aspirations by offering a broad development fund and in house development programmes.
At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.
To apply for this vacancy please visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website www.housingsolutions.co.uk
The closing date is 1 June 2025.
We reserve the right to shortlist and arrange interviews for potentially suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled close date, therefore we look forward to your application as soon as you are ready.
We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.
Internal applications are welcome from employees who have passed their probation period, are not currently being standard set for absence or performance or on a disciplinary warning (unless able to demonstrate significant improvement over the last six months).
For internal applications please apply through the intranet, under the HR section - internal vacancies.
Housing Solutions offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, for further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview. Or head to our website where you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/job-and-careers/company-benefits/
An Exciting opportunity to join Housing Solutions as a Resident Empowerment Apprentice, under a fixed term 18 month contract to complete an apprentice qualification alongside employment, such as Housing and Property Management Level 3 or Level 4 Apprenticeship depending on experience, working towards the additional qualification of the Certificate in Housing Level 4.
Assisting the organisation to help us exceed the regulatory standards for Tenant Involvement and Empowerment by assisting in, creating and developing engagement projects by working with our residents and stakeholders in line with our Resident Engagement Strategy. Working across different partnerships and organisations to expand the reach of our engagement projects across our communities.
We are looking for a “people person” who can build relationships with residents and stakeholders from all walks of life, someone who is able, and eager to make a positive impact on communities within the local area and be passionate about empowering our residents.
You’ll need to have a housing background or have a minimum of 2 A levels and you will be required to carry out a project as part of your role. You must be confident and well organised and have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively across the organisation to support our goal of resident empowerment. You will need to be computer literate and have a polite and professional manner with good communication skills. Previous administration, or customer service skills would be advantageous but not essential for the role.
The successful applicant will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.
To apply for this vacancy please click the apply now button or visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website www.housingsolutions.co.uk
The closing date is 2 June 2025 and we plan to hold interviews on 12 June 2025.
Are you a passionate health and safety professional eager to make a real difference in people's lives? At Housing Solutions, we’re committed to creating safe and thriving environments for our residents and colleagues. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will drive meaningful impact across the organisation.
Reporting directly to the Director of Property & Development, you’ll lead efforts to maintain high health and safety standards. From delivering tailored training programmes for staff to chairing the Health and Safety Panel, your work will empower teams and ensure compliance with evolving legislation. You’ll also oversee action plans and champion operational improvements, creating a safer environment for all.
At Housing Solutions, we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. You’ll benefit from a substantial rewards package, including:
This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to contribute to a thriving organisation known for redefining social and affordable housing. Join a financially secure team that embraces innovation and is eager to set a new standard in health and safety services.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We'd love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so act fast to secure this exciting opportunity. The closing date is 29 May 2025.
Together, we can build safer and stronger communities—apply today!
We are excited to share this new opportunity for a Head of Contracts to oversee and strategically manage all commercial contracts within the Asset Management department, driving value for money and high standards of service delivery. The role oversees the delivery of the planned maintenance programme to our homes, ensuring long term forecasting of component replacement and effective procurement is in place. This role involves significant internal partnering and collaboration to connect various business functions and ensure seamless operations. The role is an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for our residents and local communities.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience of contract management, procurement and supplier management. You’ll also have experience of managing budgets and financial performance, the ability to develop and implement strategies and set clear objectives to drive delivery.
You’ll bring to the role your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and best practice. You will have excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, while ensuring a high level of integrity and professionalism. You’ll possess strong management skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and empower a team of staff to deliver excellent services.
You’ll hold a professional qualification in contract management/procurement (e.g. CIPS), or finance and be able to show continued professional development. You’ll be someone who shares our core values of Ownership, Innovation, Teamwork and Inclusion and looks to incorporate them into their day to day work.
You’ll need to have a flexible approach to work, as some out of hours work may be required and be able to visit properties as required.
A housing association by name, a community-builder by nature. We have been serving the needs of the least privileged in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire since 1995, delivering services that radically shift how social and affordable housing services are delivered.
Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.
We are financially secure and eager to embrace innovation that benefits people living in our 7,500 properties we currently own or manage. The next step is to build a sector-leading service that meets their diverse needs faster and more efficiently.
You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working with collaboration working together in our spacious and modern offices.
Our substantial benefits package includes;
You can find out more about our benefit package here: https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/job-and-careers/company-benefits/
To apply for this vacancy please visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website http://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/jobs
To discuss this opportunity please contact Samantha Carty, Assistant Director of Property Services, via email on Samantha.Carty@housingsolutions.co.uk or via phone on 07585 301 615.
At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.
We are reviewing applications as they are received and will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so act fast and be an early applicant for this exciting opportunity.
The closing date is 23 May 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Repairs to join our Asset Management Team to be responsible for the operational leadership and delivery of our responsive repairs and voids services, ensuring safe and well-maintained homes for our residents. Delivered through our high performing in-house DLO and supported by specialist contractors, we have exciting plans to grow our in-house repairs service and are looking for an experienced Head of Repairs to lead this positive expansion. The role is an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team working collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for our residents and local communities.
You will be able to demonstrate consistently strong leadership and strategic direction to both our in-house trades teams and contractors to deliver a cost effective and efficient service to our residents and clients.
You’ll bring to the role your strong experience of working at a head of service level within a Housing Association or social housing contractor, along with experience of housing repairs in a responsive environment. Responsible for Health & Safety compliance within repairs, you’ll have a clear understanding of risk assessment, method statements and accident investigation protocols. You’ll possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be able to prioritise a varied workload.
You’ll be IOSH qualified and hold a compliance qualification or have a relevant professional qualification in housing or building and/or suitable experience within building maintenance. You’ll be someone who shares our core values of Ownership, Innovation, Teamwork and Inclusion and looks to incorporate them into their day to day work.
Our substantial benefits package includes:
To apply for this vacancy please visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website www.housingsolutions.co.uk/jobs