Interim Development & Building Manager - Tendring District Council
Tendring
Temporary, Part Time
£80.00 [ph umbrella
Location: Clacton on Sea
Closing Date: 19th July 2025
The Role
Tendring District Council are keen to engage an experienced Surveyor and Manager, part time (3 days a week) for a 3 month assignment, based out of their site in Clacton on a 2–3-day basis, with flexibility for site visits and home working.
Accountabilities
- Lead a dedicated housing repair team managing over 3,100 tenanted and 400 leasehold properties.
- Procure and manage service and maintenance contracts, ensuring value and performance.
- Champion service standards and quality improvements across both in-house and contracted teams.
- Resolve complex repair issues, disrepair cases, and escalated complaints with confidence and clarity.
- Set the tone for professional conduct, becoming a role model within the team.
The Experience You Will Bring
A seasoned Building Surveyor with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for quality. Ideally, you hold a BSc and MRICS status, but equivalent experience and expertise are equally valued. You must bring leadership presence, professionalism, and a breadth of experience in similar roles, ideally within a local authority.
What you should do next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk