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Your new company An established and forward-thinking Housing Association, managing a diverse portfolio of homes across London, is seeking an experienced Regional Disrepair Manager to join its Property Services team on a permanent basis. With a strong commitment to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent customer service, the organisation is investing significantly in its repairs and maintenance function to enhance resident satisfaction and ensure compliance across its housing stock. Your new role As Regional Disrepair Manager, you will take ownership of all disrepair-related activity across a designated geographical region, ensuring effective management of claims, legal cases, and associated remedial works. You will lead a team of surveyors and technical specialists whilst working closely with legal, repairs, asset management and customer service teams to drive down disrepair cases, improve operational performance and mitigate organisational risk. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the regional disrepair service and overseeing a portfolio of live disrepair cases. Managing legal disrepair claims from initial notification through to resolution. Ensuring timely completion of inspections, schedules of work and remedial repairs. Providing technical expertise on building defects, housing disrepair legislation and property condition issues. Managing contractor performance and ensuring works are delivered to agreed quality, cost and timescale targets. Working collaboratively with internal legal teams and external solicitors to support litigation processes. Monitoring key performance indicators, budgets and regional performance metrics. Producing reports and presenting updates to senior leadership teams. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring defects and improve resident outcomes. Ensuring all activities are delivered in line with regulatory requirements, health and safety legislation and organisational policies. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant experience managing housing disrepair cases within a Housing Association, Local Authority or residential property environment. Strong knowledge of housing legislation, landlord obligations and disrepair protocols. Experience leading technical or surveying teams within social housing. A solid understanding of building pathology, repairs, maintenance and construction practices. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, contractors and legal representatives. Experience managing budgets and delivering operational performance targets. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities. Desirable qualifications include: Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Management or a related discipline. Membership of RICS, CIOB or a similar professional body. Knowledge of social housing regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package. Generous pension scheme. Hybrid working arrangements. Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Professional development and training opportunities. Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes. The opportunity to play a key role in improving residents' homes and customer experience across London. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Maintenance Surveyor Islington (based) £23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to £35 per hour (Umbrella) 3 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quality service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Maintenance Surveyor Islington (based) 23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to 35 per hour (Umbrella) 3 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of 10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. 2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quality service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on (phone number removed) Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Maintenance Surveyor Haywards Heath (based) £23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to £40 per hour (Umbrella) 6 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quartile service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Maintenance Surveyor Tonbridge (based) £23.19 per hour (PAYEE) Up to £40 per hour (Umbrella) 6 months Overview: Responsible for pre/post-inspection and reports for responsive repairs, void works and cyclical repairs within the relevant area of operation, consulting and engaging with customers, leaseholders and with internal and external stakeholders in the region. Ensure the highest customer standards of delivery are achieved, minimal defects, and a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved. Effectively managing the performance and on site progress and ensuring that works are delivered on time, to a regional budget of £10m, to quality standards and achieve value for money in line with all relevant statutory regulations and compliance Key accountabilities: Deliver an effective & efficient Repairs & Maintenance service at an operational level to include a regionally based professional surveying service, disrepair works, Major/Complex Works, FRA, responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations. Prepare and carry out diagnostic inspections, surveys & technical reports in accordance with Group practice. Providing accurate technical advice with competent & thorough surveys/post-inspections. Identifies and manages insurance claims ensuring most economically advantageous outcome for the organisation. To include, property inspections, managing decants, liaising with loss adjusters/insurance team. Technical lead within the Housing team during the handover of any new developments to ensure quality control through to completion and the end of defects. Effective and efficiently control budgetary spend of approx. £2m within individual area of operation, ensuring revenue and capital spend are recorded accurately. Review invoices and requests for payment from contractors, challenge and resolve submissions where required. Deliver and effectively manage legal disrepair claims and Environmental Health Orders in line with group process and provide detailed reports, and manage complex repairs to an agreed outcome to protect interests. Ensure effective liaison with in-house service provider, M&E contractors and external sub-contractor staff to ensure the delivery of a top quartile service in line with industry standards, schedule of Rates, operational regulatory framework, health & safety (including asbestos) 3 Requirements: Diploma in Surveying, Property and Maintenance Level 3 Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RICS or CIOB Knowledge of the Social Housing Sector and awareness of its regulations A demonstrable knowledge of building construction, building standards, planning regulations, regulatory standards, health & safety and other legislation relevant to asset management. Knowledge of financial management and controls within a contractor management and day to day repairs delivery context and ability to flag adverse spend and mitigate risks of overspends. Knowledge of effective professional surveying service for responsive repairs, voids and aids and adaptations to high levels of customer satisfaction For more information, please call David on Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.