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…

Pay rate £400 – £500/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 23 September 2026

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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

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