Team Leader – Surveying and Engineering

Job title:

Team Leader – Surveying and Engineering

Company

Thurrock Council

Job description

Job Description:Surveying and Engineering Team Lead – HousingSalary: £50,511-£58,266 per annumBand GPermanent Contract37 Hours per WeekWe are seeking an exceptional and engaging individual to join us as Surveying & Engineering Team Lead.
This is a management position within the inhouse technical services team that will directly line manage qualified Building Surveyors and Electrical Engineers.Thurrock Council’s housing department have an exciting opportunity to join an established team and department as a Surveying and Engineering Team Lead. This is a management position within the inhouse technical services team that will directly line manage qualified Building Surveyors and Electrical EngineersThurrock Council owns and manages a housing portfolio of approximately 10,000 residential properties of which is spread across all parts of the Thurrock borough in Essex. The portfolio varies significantly regarding size and build type, meaning we have a number of different archetypes including high, low-rise blocks of flats, sheltered housing residential complexes as well as a large number of street properties.Therefore, this opportunity presents a unique challenge for a self-driven and motivated individual who has the vision and skills to help drive service improvements in maintaining, repairing, and improving the housing portfolio.Social housing is a unique opportunity to deliver real change for residents and in this role the successful candidate will be able to influence and develop new programmes and project to improve and enhance the housing stock.In addition, the successful candidate should have a keen interest in innovative renewable energy solutions, as a key aspect of the role will be to champion the Council’s current and future sustainable/renewable energy development programmes.This will include identifying suitable /adaptable energy services, commissioning and managing project feasibility and completing project grant or fund sourcing where applicable.We are seeking a highly motivated individual of who can self-manage their time while also working collectively with other housing services team to improve the service delivery to our residents whilst also enhancing the skill base within their team.You must have the desire to continuously improve your personal development and assist other team members to in improving theirs.The nature of the role means that the applicants must be confident, proactive and have the ability to engage with a wide-ranging audience whilst also being technically proficient in the role in respect to building management.You must have the applicable qualifications in respect to building surveying and /or management and possess a proven record of accomplishments in this regard.Successful candidates will be supported in additional training and qualifications to ensure that they have the required skills set to successfully fulfil these roles on behalf of the Authority.

Due to the wide spread of assets across Thurrock Borough, it is essential that the successful candidate has access to a vehicle that is insured and can be used for work purposes.We reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time – Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitted complete application.Advert Closing Date

• Internal & External: 03/11/2014

Interview Date: TBCFor any role specific queries please contact the Hiring ManagerTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:About Us:Why Thurrock?Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found hereEquality, Diversity & InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website:

Expected salary

£50511 – 58266 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:54:51 GMT

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