Assistant Director - Property Services

  • Park Avenue Recruitment
  • Saffron Walden, Essex
  • Dec 01, 2025
Contract Real Estate Quantity Surveyor Management Property Assistant Construction

Job Description

A District Council that i work closely alongside is currently recruiting an Interim Assistant Director of Property Services.

Role Overview:

  • 12-month interim assignment

  • Location: Essex

  • Day Rate: 700- 750 Per Day

  • Arrangement: Inside IR35

  • On-site Requirement: 3 days per week on site

Service Areas Covered:
This role has full responsibility for the client-side Property Services function, including:

  • Compliance

  • Repairs

  • Damp & mould

  • Asset management

  • Quantity surveying

  • Contract management (there will remain some subcontractor involvement)

Key Context:

  • A mock inspection has recently taken place.

  • Compliance and Health & Safety are in a stable place.

  • The key challenge area is repairs, currently outsourced to a major contractor (responsive, voids, planned).

Do reach out to me if this is of interest to you - shortlisting for interviews will take place in the next few days.