Property Care Team Leader

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.