We are delighted to be supporting a West London based Housing Association with their recruitment of a Head of Repairs.

What will you do in the role?

* Manage and deliver a first-class 365/24/7 responsive repairs service

* Ensure that all void properties are repaired to a good standard and are available to let within target

* Ensure effective management of all aspects of damp, mould and disrepair

* Deliver efficient value for money services

* Ensure that staff comply with policies on health and safety, equal opportunity, safeguarding and risk management strategies

* Help create and deliver the Asset Management Strategy

* Ensure compliance is met within all relevant legislation and regulation including Decent Homes standard and the Home standard

Who would excel in this role? Ideally, someone who has:

* Relevant professional qualification - degree level or chartered status in relevant discipline covering building or construction e.g. MRICS; MCIOB or equivalent or Relevant experience of successfully undertaking a similar role in this sector

* Technical knowledge relating to building construction methods and materials, building standards and defects, schedule of rates, building design and services

* Able to inspect and diagnose repairs, recommend solutions with good knowledge of the NHF schedule of rates and prelims

* Knowledge of good practice in all areas of contract management and contract law

* Knowledge of procurement regulations and options available for efficient procurement

* Knowledge of framework management procedures

* Understanding of the commercial drivers of the supply chain

* Ability to interpret data to provide trend analysis

* Effective leader, able and willing to lead from the front and develop high performing teams

* Writing and Presenting information to Executive teams, committees, and boards

* Track record of delivering key services through contractors

* Proven experience of managing a variety of frameworks, diverse range of contracts and contract forms, delivering multi-disciplinary repairs to housing and other building types