Head Of Engineering

Head of Engineering - Compliance/Asset Management

Location: South London
Contract: Ongoing Interim
Rate: Up to £500 per day Umbrella

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Engineering to join a leading local authority within its Housing & Asset Management function.

This is a senior leadership position overseeing a broad technical and engineering portfolio, with responsibility across M&E, gas, electrical, lifts, fire safety, water management, compliance, procurement and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering services across the housing portfolio
• Develop and implement asset management and compliance strategies
• Oversee M&E, fire, gas, electrical and water safety
• Lead major contracts, procurement and programme delivery
• Manage budgets, cost control and financial performance
• Lead and develop a team of professional staff
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders and leadership teams

About You

We are looking for someone with significant senior-level experience within social housing, a housing association or local authority housing environment.

You should have a strong background in technical services, engineering, asset management or property compliance, alongside experience managing major contracts, programmes and professional teams.

Up to £500 per day Umbrella | Ongoing Contract