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Department:&nbsp;Affordable Homes Reports to:&nbsp;Service Manager – Housing Assets Team:&nbsp;Surveyors (x4), OT (x1), Adaptations Surveyor (x1), Lands Officer (x1),&nbsp;Retrofit Team (x3)About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and experienced&nbsp;Operations Manager – Planned Maintenance&nbsp;to&nbsp;lead the delivery of our capital investment programme and planned maintenance services. This is a pivotal role within the Housing Assets team, responsible for ensuring high-quality, customer-focused, and value-for-money services for our tenants.You will manage a multidisciplinary team of technical professionals, oversee the procurement and delivery of maintenance contracts, and ensure compliance with Decent Homes standards, health and safety regulations, and strategic housing objectives.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the delivery of the Council’s planned maintenance and capital investment programmes.</li><li>Manage and motivate a team of surveyors and specialists to deliver high-performing services.</li><li>Oversee procurement, contract management, and compliance with financial and regulatory standards.</li><li>Ensure accurate stock condition data and effective asset management planning.</li><li>Drive service improvement through performance monitoring, resident feedback, and innovation.</li><li>Represent the Council in meetings with stakeholders, residents, and external partners.</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a confident leader with:<ul><li>Full membership (or working towards) of RICS or CIOB and a relevant degree.</li><li>A strong background in contract/project management within housing or a related field.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of building technology, asset management, and housing systems.</li><li>Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and deliver results under pressure.</li><li>Strong communication, negotiation, and IT skills, including use of databases and reporting tools.</li><li>A customer-focused, innovative, and flexible approach to service delivery.</li></ul>A retrofit qualification and experience working in or with local authorities would be advantageous.Other Requirements<ul><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.</li></ul>Why Join Us?At South Cambridgeshire District Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services and investing in our people. You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to shape the future of housing services and make a real difference in our communities.South Cambridgeshire District Council is a four-day week employer. We expect our colleagues to get 100% of their work done, in around 85% of their contracted hours, for 100% of their pay. All Council staff will be able to opt-in to this way of working under a Productivity Policy. We are a four-day week employer as it helps us attract and keep talented colleagues and improves services by reducing our reliance on costly agency workers. It also supports improved health and wellbeing.Closing Date: 9am 7 September 2025Interview Date: To be confirmed

Operations Manager – Planned Maintenance

We're Hiring: 3 x Surveyor – Energy and Stock ConditionJoin Our Growing TeamSouth Cambridgeshire District&nbsp;Council is expanding its Housing Assets team and we’re excited to announce&nbsp;three new opportunities&nbsp;for skilled and motivated individuals to join us as&nbsp;Surveyors – Energy and Stock Condition.These roles&nbsp;are central to improving the quality, safety, and energy efficiency of our housing stock. You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering essential surveying services, including&nbsp;Stock Condition Surveys,&nbsp;Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and&nbsp;Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)&nbsp;assessments.What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Conduct EPCs, HHSRS assessments, and full stock condition surveys.</li><li>Inspect void properties and diagnose repairs.</li><li>Administer repair orders and ensure high standards of delivery.</li><li>Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams.</li><li>Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and council policies.</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for&nbsp;three individuals&nbsp;who are:<ul><li>DEA qualified&nbsp;to SAP 10 methodology (C&amp;G6361 or equivalent), ideally accredited with Elmhurst.</li><li>Hold a&nbsp;Certificate of Competence in applying the HHSRS.</li><li>Experienced in building maintenance, energy efficiency, and housing surveys.</li><li>Skilled in using housing management systems and mobile platforms.</li><li>Strong communicators with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to work independently and collaboratively, with a customer-focused approach.</li></ul>Desirable Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent.</li><li>Membership of CIOB or RICS.</li><li>Experience working in housing maintenance and with tenants/leaseholders.</li><li>Knowledge of housing law and policies.</li></ul>Other Requirements<ul><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Commitment to ongoing professional development.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;– secure and generous retirement benefits.</li><li>Paid mileage&nbsp;for work-related travel.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>A supportive and collaborative team environment.</li></ul>Why Work With Us?At South Cambridgeshire District Council, we’re committed to delivering high-quality housing services that make a real difference. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team with a shared passion for improving homes and communities.South Cambridgeshire District Council is a four-day week employer. We expect our colleagues to get 100% of their work done, in around 85% of their contracted hours, for 100% of their pay. All Council staff will be able to opt-in to this way of working under a Productivity Policy. We are a four-day week employer as it helps us attract and keep talented colleagues and improves services by reducing our reliance on costly agency workers. It also supports improved health and wellbeing.Closing Date: 9am 19 October 2025Interview Date: To be confirmed

Surveyor - Energy and Stock Condition

Annual salary: up to £28,917.00 Resident Liaison Officer Cambridge, Cottenham Full Time Permanent Salary up to £28,917 per annum 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday "Our Planned and Retrofit branch is at the forefront of delivering high-quality improvement works across our portfolio-enhancing homes, increasing energy efficiency, and making a real difference in communities.". About the Role: As a Resident Liaison Officer, you will be working on our SHDF retrofit programme within the social housing background, providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community. Providing front facing support and advice as required and delivering proactive communication throughout the works life cycle. Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do; ensuring we meet the needs of the business, our clients, and our customers. Role Criteria: <ul><li>Provide a front-line professional service to all customers - pro-actively deliver a positive face to face experience</li><li>Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume in a rapidly changing environment</li><li>Coordinate and deliver all customer operational related tasks and communication materials as appropriate</li><li>Ensure customer appointments are attended on time and to standard </li><li>Encourage positive relationships between Mears and the customer, ensuring all actions are followed up and communicated effectively </li><li>Support customer engagement activities across all channels</li><li>Support Customer Service Centre with resolution of front-line complaints and queries </li><li>Engage customers in a positive way, involve them in the overall delivery process, keeping them informed of progress on works and manage expectations</li><li>Convey accurate and timely information to customers and operational team, in clear simple terms</li><li>Ensure customers opinions are acknowledged and feedback into operational teams - champion customer insight solution </li><li>Experience of developing and delivering service improvements</li><li>Experience of partnership /alliance /collaborative working</li><li>Good time management, planning &amp; organisational skills</li><li>Experience of working with computerised systems</li><li>Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with strong customer experience ethos and strong communication skills</li><li>Experience of delivering community projects</li></ul>Benefits we can offer you <ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Company Van and Fuel Card</li><li>Uniform</li><li>Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!</li><li>Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.</li><li>Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more</li><li>Family friendly policies</li></ul>All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity &amp; Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan (<a href="mailto:francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk</a>) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

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