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Venn Group
10/10/2026
Full time
Head of Estates Location: London Working Pattern: On Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permeant Salary: £70,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Estates to join a well-established healthcare organisation with a complex and diverse estate, comprising both historic and modern healthcare facilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, this newly created role has been established following an organisational restructure and offers the opportunity to lead all hard FM and engineering services across the estate. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a strong engineering background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance operational delivery, compliance, and long-term estates planning. The organisation places significant emphasis on teamwork, community engagement, and patient experience, making this an excellent opportunity for a personable and collaborative leader. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operation of the Estates function, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of engineering services across the estate. Oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and contractor management activities. Ensure the reliability and resilience of critical engineering systems, including electrical, mechanical, water hygiene, fire safety, and medical gas infrastructure. Manage and monitor an Estates budget of approximately £8 million, ensuring effective financial control and value for money. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health & Safety regulations, and industry best practice. Lead contractor procurement, contract management, and performance monitoring. Act as the key Estates lead for refurbishment and capital projects, providing operational and technical input throughout project lifecycles. Maintain robust risk management procedures, including Permit to Work systems and Estates risk registers. Utilise CAFM systems to monitor maintenance performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Build strong relationships with clinical teams, senior stakeholders, contractors, and external partners. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Ideal Candidate Profile: To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: Significant experience within Estates, Engineering, Building Services, or Hard Facilities Management leadership roles. A strong technical engineering background, ideally with a mechanical bias . Previous experience within healthcare, hospitals, or similarly complex and highly regulated environments. Medical Gas Authorised Person (AP) qualification, or significant experience working with medical gas systems. Legionella and Water Safety qualifications, with a strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements. Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, Health & Safety legislation, and engineering best practice. Experience managing operational and maintenance budgets. Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience. Experience working across complex estates, ideally including both historic and modern buildings. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. A collaborative and approachable management style with a genuine commitment to patient care and service excellence. Benefits: Private healthcare scheme NHS Pension Enhanced family leave policies 25% hospital staff discount Free on-site gym Blue Light Card discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Significant autonomy and influence within a senior leadership role Opportunity to work across a unique and complex healthcare estate supporting exceptional patient care.
Venn Group Caernarfon, Gwynedd
07/10/2026
Full time
Stock Condition Surveyors / Asbestos Surveyor - Housing - £275 to £350 per day - INDSOH Venn Group are recruiting for 3 Surveyors to support housing stock condition surveys and asbestos re-inspection programmes. These Surveyor roles are paying £275 to £350 per day and will involve carrying out internal and external property inspections, recording asset data and supporting planned investment, compliance and future maintenance planning. The client would consider either 3 Surveyors covering both stock condition and asbestos re-inspections, or splitting the requirement into 2 Stock Condition Surveyors and 1 Asbestos Surveyor . This opportunity is ideal for experienced Stock Condition Surveyors , Building Surveyors , Asset Surveyors or an Asbestos Surveyor with housing, residential property or compliance survey experience. What is on offer • £275 to £350 per day • 3 Surveyor positions available • Housing stock condition survey programme • Asbestos re-inspection work • Opportunity to split between 2 Stock Condition Surveyors and 1 Asbestos Surveyor • Supporting asset management, planned investment and compliance programmes • Contract opportunity The role As a Stock Condition Surveyor , you will carry out internal and external property inspections across housing stock, assessing key building elements including roofs, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and external works. As an Asbestos Surveyor , you will support asbestos re-inspection activity, ensuring asbestos related information is reviewed, recorded and managed accurately. The successful Surveyors will record survey data on asset management systems and support future investment planning, compliance programmes and lifecycle cost forecasting. Key Responsibilities • Carry out housing stock condition surveys • Complete internal and external property inspections • Assess roofs, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems and external works • Identify defects, disrepair and component lifecycle requirements • Record accurate data on asset management systems • Estimate future maintenance and replacement costs • Support planned investment and asset management programmes • Support compliance programmes including WHQS, HHSRS, damp and mould, energy efficiency and retrofit planning • Carry out asbestos re-inspections where suitably qualified • Provide clear reports and accurate survey information About you • Experience as a Stock Condition Surveyor , Building Surveyor, Asset Surveyor or Asbestos Surveyor • Experience undertaking housing stock surveys • Knowledge of building pathology and residential construction • Understanding of property compliance including asbestos, fire safety, water hygiene and HHSRS • Degree, HNC or HND in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Management or a related discipline desirable • Asbestos qualification such as P402 desirable for asbestos re-inspection work • Strong attention to detail and confident recording data accurately • Housing, social housing or residential property experience desirable Roles being considered • Stock Condition Surveyor • Building Surveyor • Asset Surveyor • Asbestos Surveyor • Housing Surveyor • Property Surveyor If you are a Stock Condition Surveyor , Building Surveyor or Asbestos Surveyor looking for your next housing survey contract at £275 to £350 per day, apply now on Indeed. For a confidential conversation contact: Property Services Reference: INDSOH
Venn Group
07/10/2026
Full time
Building Surveyor Manager (2 Positions) Permanent Full-Time Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite) Grade 11 - £48,738 to £50,908 per annum A large local authority is seeking two experienced Building Surveyor Managers to join its Property and Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for building surveying professionals to lead the delivery of repairs, planned maintenance, capital programmes, and housing improvement projects across a substantial residential portfolio. The Role As a Building Surveyor Manager, you will lead a team of surveying professionals, managing maintenance programmes, capital projects, contractor performance, and compliance activities while ensuring high-quality services for residents. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Building Surveyors and technical staff Deliver planned maintenance and capital investment programmes Manage refurbishment and housing improvement projects from inception to completion Provide expert advice on building defects, repairs, and construction matters Oversee contractors, procurement activities, and contract performance Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements Manage budgets and build effective relationships with key stakeholders About You To be successful in this role, you will have: A degree or professional qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline At least 5 years' post-qualification experience within building surveying, maintenance, or construction Experience managing teams and delivering complex projects Strong contract management and stakeholder engagement skills Knowledge of building maintenance, construction, procurement, and health and safety legislation IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent qualification Desirable Local Authority, Housing Association, or Social Housing experience Professional body membership Management qualification NEBOSH certification or equivalent Benefits Hybrid working arrangements Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Professional development opportunities Supportive and flexible working environment Additional Information These are permanent, full-time positions with hybrid working and an expectation of two days onsite per week. The organisation is looking for successful candidates to start as soon as possible. If you're an experienced Building Surveyor looking to step into a leadership role or build on existing management experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV to discuss the opportunity further.
Venn Group
07/10/2026
Full time
Estates Supervisor Location: Kingston Contract: 3 months, ongoing (potentially permanent) Pay: £22 per hour through an umbrella company Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Start Date: ASAP The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, safety, maintenance, and security of the school site. Working closely with the Facilities Business Partner, Principal, and wider Estates & Facilities team, you will ensure the premises, grounds, and associated services operate effectively and to the highest possible standard. You will lead on planned and preventative maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor liaison, health & safety, emergency response, and operational site duties. Key Responsibilities Manage and deliver the site's planned preventative maintenance schedule. Maintain accurate electronic and physical records for compliance, utilities, inspections, and maintenance. Oversee day-to-day site operations, including opening/closing, security, building checks, and alarm response. Conduct regular H&S inspections, risk assessments, fire safety testing, and evacuation drill support. Liaise with contractors, ensuring safe working practices, permits, compliance and quality delivery. Carry out minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and basic redecoration where required. Maintain outdoor areas, including playgrounds, driveways, and external equipment. Ensure all statutory testing (PAT, legionella checks, equipment inspections) is completed and recorded. Support minibus maintenance and, if qualified, provide occasional driving duties. Essential Skills & Experience Enhanced DBS with Child and Adult Barring Experience in building maintenance, PPM scheduling, and reactive repairs. Knowledge of health & safety legislation, including COSHH and risk assessments. Strong communication and record-keeping skills. Clean, valid driving licence.
Venn Group
02/10/2026
Full time
We are seeking an Operations Manager - Planned Maintenance to work with a Local Authority in Cambridgeshire. This role sits within the Housing Assets team and is responsible for leading the delivery of planned maintenance, capital investment, retrofit, adaptations, and asset management programmes across the Council's housing stock. Reports to: Services Manager - Housing Assets Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid) Start: ASAP Duration: 6 Months+ Rate: Negotiable Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Council's Planned Maintenance service, ensuring works are programmed, delivered, and monitored effectively Oversee planned maintenance contracts, capital investment programmes, retrofit projects, aids and adaptations, and specialist property-related projects Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team including Surveyors, Adaptations Surveyor, Lands Officer, and Retrofit Officers Lead on procurement, tendering, and contract management in accordance with financial regulations and standing orders Manage budgets, forecasting, financial appraisals, and programme performance reporting Ensure Decent Homes compliance and support the long-term sustainability of the housing stock Oversee stock condition data, asset management planning, and the delivery of the Council's 5-Year Maintenance Programme Lead on leaseholder works, Section 20 consultations, service charges, and Party Wall matters Ensure all health and safety requirements are met throughout the contract lifecycle Manage contractor performance and drive value for money across all maintenance and investment programmes Contribute to Housing Strategy, Housing Business Plan objectives, and wider service improvement initiatives Provide technical advice on structural issues, asset investment, and tenant alterations Ensure effective resident engagement, stakeholder consultation, and partnership working Requirements: Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, capital works, or housing asset management programmes Strong contract management, procurement, and project management experience Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams Knowledge of housing asset management, stock condition data, and strategic maintenance planning Experience working within a Local Authority, Housing Association, or wider public sector environment Strong financial management, budgeting, and forecasting experience Good understanding of building technology, housing maintenance, and compliance requirements Membership of RICS or CIOB (or working towards) is desirable Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Venn Group
01/10/2026
Full time
Project Manager (Capital Projects) - NHS Location: Surrey Rate: £28.92 per hour Contract: until April 2027 An NHS organisation in Surrey is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a varied capital programme across a large healthcare estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or estates project professional with experience managing capital projects from inception through to completion. Based on the provided job description and person specification. The Role You will be responsible for leading and delivering major and minor capital schemes across a complex operational estate, managing projects through feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover stages. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Key responsibilities include: Managing capital projects from feasibility through to completion Developing project briefs and working with end users to agree requirements Managing external consultants, contractors and design teams Preparing specifications and tender documentation where required Monitoring project budgets, programmes and risks Ensuring quality, compliance and health & safety standards are maintained Providing regular progress updates to senior stakeholders Supporting the wider delivery of the capital programme across the estate About You To be successful, you will have: A qualification in Architecture, Surveying, Engineering or a construction-related discipline Experience within NHS or healthcare estates Significant experience managing complex capital or construction projects Experience preparing specifications and tender documentation Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent project management and budget management capabilities The ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy environment A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of ProCure21+/ProCure22 frameworks