Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager London Social Housing Provider £400 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager to support the delivery of statutory compliance and resident safety across its housing portfolio. This is a key interim appointment focused on leading asbestos management activity across council homes and communal areas, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving high standards of health & safety performance across Housing Services. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in asbestos compliance within a social housing environment, alongside experience managing contractors, compliance programmes and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the competent person for asbestos management in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council s Asbestos Management Plan and associated policies Ensure compliance across asbestos surveying, re-inspections, remedial works and risk management activity Manage and maintain the asbestos register, ensuring data accuracy and compliance reporting Oversee external asbestos consultants, analytical providers and removal contractors to ensure quality, safety and value for money Undertake audits, quality assurance checks and site inspections relating to asbestos works and contractor performance Lead on asbestos-related complaints, FOIs, incident investigations and regulatory reporting Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, senior stakeholders and residents Support wider housing health & safety compliance activity across operational services Ensure strong resident communication and engagement throughout compliance and remedial programmes Candidate Requirements Significant experience managing asbestos compliance within social housing, local authority or public sector housing Strong working knowledge of CAR 2012, HSAWA 1974 and associated housing health & safety legislation Proven experience overseeing asbestos surveys, remedial works and contractor management Experience managing compliance data, reporting and audit processes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in resident-facing environments BOHS P405 qualification (or equivalent) essential NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health & safety qualification required Membership of IOSH, BOHS or equivalent professional body desirable This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join a busy housing team and support the delivery of safe, compliant and resident-focused housing services. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager London Social Housing Provider £400 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Asbestos & Health & Safety Compliance Manager to support the delivery of statutory compliance and resident safety across its housing portfolio. This is a key interim appointment focused on leading asbestos management activity across council homes and communal areas, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving high standards of health & safety performance across Housing Services. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in asbestos compliance within a social housing environment, alongside experience managing contractors, compliance programmes and resident-focused service delivery. Key Responsibilities Act as the competent person for asbestos management in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of the Council s Asbestos Management Plan and associated policies Ensure compliance across asbestos surveying, re-inspections, remedial works and risk management activity Manage and maintain the asbestos register, ensuring data accuracy and compliance reporting Oversee external asbestos consultants, analytical providers and removal contractors to ensure quality, safety and value for money Undertake audits, quality assurance checks and site inspections relating to asbestos works and contractor performance Lead on asbestos-related complaints, FOIs, incident investigations and regulatory reporting Provide technical advice and guidance to internal teams, senior stakeholders and residents Support wider housing health & safety compliance activity across operational services Ensure strong resident communication and engagement throughout compliance and remedial programmes Candidate Requirements Significant experience managing asbestos compliance within social housing, local authority or public sector housing Strong working knowledge of CAR 2012, HSAWA 1974 and associated housing health & safety legislation Proven experience overseeing asbestos surveys, remedial works and contractor management Experience managing compliance data, reporting and audit processes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in resident-facing environments BOHS P405 qualification (or equivalent) essential NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health & safety qualification required Membership of IOSH, BOHS or equivalent professional body desirable This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to join a busy housing team and support the delivery of safe, compliant and resident-focused housing services. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Maintenance Surveyor Salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: Permanent We re working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Building Surveyor , you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing works processes, void refurbishments, and planned projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with organisational maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance , void management , and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Permanent position. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Maintenance Surveyor Salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Location: Buckinghamshire Contract: Permanent We re working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled surveyor with expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role As a Building Surveyor , you ll be responsible for diagnosing building defects, specifying works, and managing works processes, void refurbishments, and planned projects. You ll ensure homes remain safe, compliant, and in excellent condition providing a service that delivers real value for money and excellent customer outcomes. Working with a level of autonomy, you ll make day-to-day operational decisions to ensure service performance, resident satisfaction, and compliance with organisational maintenance and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, specify, and manage repairs and maintenance projects across a diverse housing portfolio. Carry out property inspections to identify defects, including damp and mould issues, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken. Oversee contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered to the required quality, on time, and within budget. Manage void properties, ensuring efficient turnaround and compliance with void standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, risk management, and operational efficiency. Undertake technical audits and performance reviews to drive quality and compliance across the supply chain. Ensure accurate financial and compliance reporting, maintaining robust record-keeping in line with organisational asset management systems. Promote a culture of building safety, collaboration, and resident engagement across all maintenance activities. About You Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in a building-related discipline. Experienced in responsive and planned maintenance , void management , and defect diagnosis (including damp and mould). Excellent technical knowledge of housing maintenance, building pathology, and construction practices. Strong understanding of health & safety, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and relevant compliance legislation. Effective communicator with the ability to engage positively with residents, contractors, and colleagues. Skilled in contract administration, cost control, and ensuring value for money in service delivery. Ideally, a member or technical member of RICS (TechRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable, not essential). What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £49,000 - £50,000 Permanent position. A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Senior Surveyor Salary: Circa £57,000 Location : Buckinghamshire Contract: Permanent Braxfield Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working within property services and we are currently working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building S urveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled surveyor with management experience aswell as expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role: Allocating works to them and ensuring those works are being carried out in line with the organisation and residents expectations. You will have the technical knowledge to be able to support the surveyors with any queries they escalate and provide coaching or training as necessary. The work will focus on all projects that sit outside of the repairs team and not within any planned works programmes. This will include damp and mould issues, structural works and anything else deemed to be complex or a major works project. The Senior Surveyor will need to build strong relationships with specialist contractors required to look at solutions to issues highlighted and work closely with colleagues such as the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers as they will ultimately deliver the works scoped out by the surveying team. About you: Ideally hold a RICS Qualification. History of working as a surveyor within a Housing Association, Local Authority or Contractor operating within the social housing sector. Experience of managing a team of surveyors. Experience of undertaking complex defect diagnosis across building types (including modern methods of construction), building technologies and building services. Experience of implementing quality systems. Experience of managing and administrating large and complex contracts delivering high volumes of multidisciplinary repairs to housing, offices and other building types. Experience of managing planned maintenance and/or major repairs especially in respect of void works, elemental replacements, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £57,000 Permanent position A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. To summarise: If you have a background in Surveying within the sector either with a housing association, local authority or contractor then please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Equally, if after reading this it is not quite what you are looking for, please email your CV to (url removed) and we can make you aware of other positions that we have.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Surveyor Salary: Circa £57,000 Location : Buckinghamshire Contract: Permanent Braxfield Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency working within property services and we are currently working in partnership with a Leading housing providers to recruit a talented and motivated Building S urveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled surveyor with management experience aswell as expertise in maintenance, void management, and damp and mould diagnosis , to play a key role in maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes for residents. The Role: Allocating works to them and ensuring those works are being carried out in line with the organisation and residents expectations. You will have the technical knowledge to be able to support the surveyors with any queries they escalate and provide coaching or training as necessary. The work will focus on all projects that sit outside of the repairs team and not within any planned works programmes. This will include damp and mould issues, structural works and anything else deemed to be complex or a major works project. The Senior Surveyor will need to build strong relationships with specialist contractors required to look at solutions to issues highlighted and work closely with colleagues such as the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers as they will ultimately deliver the works scoped out by the surveying team. About you: Ideally hold a RICS Qualification. History of working as a surveyor within a Housing Association, Local Authority or Contractor operating within the social housing sector. Experience of managing a team of surveyors. Experience of undertaking complex defect diagnosis across building types (including modern methods of construction), building technologies and building services. Experience of implementing quality systems. Experience of managing and administrating large and complex contracts delivering high volumes of multidisciplinary repairs to housing, offices and other building types. Experience of managing planned maintenance and/or major repairs especially in respect of void works, elemental replacements, etc. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent Computer skills in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. What s on Offer Competitive salary: Circa £57,000 Permanent position A supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven working culture. The opportunity to directly impact housing quality and resident satisfaction across London. To summarise: If you have a background in Surveying within the sector either with a housing association, local authority or contractor then please submit your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Equally, if after reading this it is not quite what you are looking for, please email your CV to (url removed) and we can make you aware of other positions that we have.
Head of Complex Buildings & Asset Appraisals Salary: £85,000 plus excellent benefits package Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid 2 days office) Contract: 12 month FTC initially We re supporting the appointment of a Head of Complex Buildings & Asset Appraisals to take ownership of complex building remediation and strategic asset programmes within a large-scale housing environment. This is a high-impact, leadership role where your expertise will shape critical decisions, influence investment strategy, and drive the successful delivery of high-risk, high-complexity programmes. The Role You will lead on: Major remediation and strategic programmes across complex buildings Building pathology investigations and defect diagnostics Feasibility studies and clear, robust option appraisals for senior decision-making Programme strategy, governance, and delivery structures Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors Embedding a resident-focused approach in all programme activity This role requires someone who can bring clarity to complexity, providing confidence at senior level while maintaining strong technical oversight. About You You ll be a technically strong and strategically minded professional, comfortable operating in complex and ambiguous environments. You will bring: A relevant degree with professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM, RIBA or equivalent) Proven experience leading complex remediation or major building programmes Strong understanding of governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement The ability to influence and advise at senior/executive level Excellent communication and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach This is an opportunity to take on a role with real responsibility and visibility where your decisions will shape long-term outcomes and leave a lasting impact. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Complex Buildings & Asset Appraisals Salary: £85,000 plus excellent benefits package Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid 2 days office) Contract: 12 month FTC initially We re supporting the appointment of a Head of Complex Buildings & Asset Appraisals to take ownership of complex building remediation and strategic asset programmes within a large-scale housing environment. This is a high-impact, leadership role where your expertise will shape critical decisions, influence investment strategy, and drive the successful delivery of high-risk, high-complexity programmes. The Role You will lead on: Major remediation and strategic programmes across complex buildings Building pathology investigations and defect diagnostics Feasibility studies and clear, robust option appraisals for senior decision-making Programme strategy, governance, and delivery structures Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors Embedding a resident-focused approach in all programme activity This role requires someone who can bring clarity to complexity, providing confidence at senior level while maintaining strong technical oversight. About You You ll be a technically strong and strategically minded professional, comfortable operating in complex and ambiguous environments. You will bring: A relevant degree with professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM, RIBA or equivalent) Proven experience leading complex remediation or major building programmes Strong understanding of governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement The ability to influence and advise at senior/executive level Excellent communication and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach This is an opportunity to take on a role with real responsibility and visibility where your decisions will shape long-term outcomes and leave a lasting impact. If you think this could be the right role for you then contact us with our most up to date CV and one of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
