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General Overview This is a role for someone who is passionate about solving domestic property subsidence issues to the highest technical standard. The role covers all aspects of Engineering for our residential subsidence repair business. It is a hands-on role in all aspects, including site visits and being personally responsible for deliverables including supporting our Global businesses. Key tasks include: Accurately diagnosing subsidence properties both structurally and geotechnically and creating technically correct treatment plans, Feasibility of schemes, design, design checking, quality assurance of all residential designs, quote quality checking and advising the operations department on engineering matters. About the Company At Geobear, we’re building something incredible. Established over forty years ago, Geobear is a fast-growing ground engineering contractor specialising in sustainable solutions, working in various market sectors. We are looking for excellent new people to join our business and be an integral part of our growth plans. We prioritise our values and provide a place where you can be yourself and thrive. Geobear offers opportunities for development, growth, and a remarkable career. We work directly or indirectly for all the major infrastructure owners and built very strong relationships in this market. We have achieved significant growth over the past few years and have very ambitious and exciting growth plans for the next 15 years. What Sets Geobear Apart Geobear leads the industry with sustainable and efficient ground stabilisation solutions. Our advanced resin injection technology is a non-disruptive, faster, and more sustainable alternative to traditional methods. Sustainability: Our eco-friendly solutions reduce the carbon footprint, addressing ground stabilisation issues worsened by climate change. Efficiency: We deliver projects swiftly with minimal disruption, ideal for businesses needing quick turnaround times. Innovation: Continuous innovation ensures state-of-the-art, effective, and sustainable solutions. The company vision is on continuous improvement Culture: We foster a growth mindset culture where every team member has an opportunity to harness their skills and experience and to develop their professional skills to advance in the company if they perform well over time. Join Geobear and be part of a team that’s making a significant positive impact on the environment and the future of ground engineering. Our Vision and Values Purpose: We enhance people’s quality of lives by reducing stress and expedite decarbonisation of the planet. Vision: To be the world leading provider of sustainable geotechnical asset management solutions. Our Culture If you are hungry for growth, enjoy targets and are open-minded about new ways of thinking and doing things, you will find it great working for Geobear. Our job is to solve problems for our clients, so the more proactive a problem solver you are, the better you will fit into our team of dedicated colleagues. We strive to keep our clients' world running with our proven technology which saves time, money and the impact on the world. Qualifications • Educated to degree standard in Civil & Structural Engineering, M Eng / MSc (Eng) preferable, • A track record of designing geotechnical solutions, preferably in domestic subsidence space, • IT skills across multiple platforms - Google Suite/MS Office/Salesforce/Plaxis, • Experience in retaining wall analysis and design., • Member of ICE / IStructE Experience • c10 years experience in engineering, • Variety of project sizes and complexities (all causations of subsidence), • Ideally coming from a contracting and / or consulting business and / or loss adjusting and / or building control with experience in building / foundation engineering and repair. This role requires someone who is used to dealing with multiple tasks at a time with strong ICT skills, preferably Salesforce. Experience of dealing directly with both customers and internal stakeholders. They will have a good knowledge of building techniques and design. Personal attributes • Passion for subsidence in domestic properties and technical excellence., • Strong team player and excellent communicator., • Operates with high integrity, is resilient and takes ownership of their objectives. This person should be knowledgeable, highly organized, dynamic and flexible in their approach and should be of a strong character and have the ability to challenge performance and be challenged., • Hands-on individual who is used to working in a fast paced changing environment. Someone who can work under pressure, solve problems and is a good team player., • Ability to work with speed to issue design and QA approvals, • Ability and willingness to carry out virtual inspections of residential dwellings to diagnose the problem Responsibilities • Visiting properties online (80%), • Visiting properties in person (20%), • Diagnosing properties, • Creating designs, • Technical support of Area Managers, • Training of Area Managers, • Proactive customer work to educate the market, • Developing feasibility schemes, • Designing a suitable repair for buildings that have suffered from subsidence, • Checking of internal design in accordance with in house design guidelines, • Checking the quality of quotations in lines with in house quoting guidelines, • Signing off Certificates of Structural Adequacy., • Overseas support during holiday periods, • Working with operations to learn how designs perform on site, • Supervising retreatment works on site, • Customer facing meetings (CPDs, account reviews), • Supporting Head of Social Housing and Head of New insurance business in business development

Job Title - Regional Housing Operations Manager Sector - Social Housing / Supported Housing Location - Bristol Salary - £42,000 Per Annum Job Type - Full Time / Permanent Caridon Property is part of the Caridon Group, an established housing and property organisation delivering accommodation and housing management services in partnership with local authorities. The Bristol region comprises almost 500 homes, and this role is responsible for ensuring strong performance, service delivery, and operational standards across the portfolio. This role is fully based in Bristol. The Bristol portfolio is primarily located on a single site, and the Housing Operations Manager will be site‑based to support day‑to‑day operational delivery and team coordination. Occasional travel to Head Office in Croydon will be required for meetings or training.

As Head of Estimating, you will take ownership of developing robust, compliant and commercially competitive bids across a wide range of workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance (such as M&E and Planned Works), Central Government housing and support services, Decarbonisation and Net Zero programm

A reputed organization in social housing is seeking a Head of Estimating to lead their estimating and tendering efforts.

A relevant degree or professional qualifications in housing, law, governance or a related field. HEAD OF GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE. Are you an experienced Housing professional looking for an amazing opportunity to lead and implement IMPAKT’s governance framework?.

Reporting at senior level, you will provide leadership across: ·Housing Strategy & Development ·Housing Options ·Housing Standards & Adaptations You will develop and deliver integrated Housing and Homelessness Strategies, driving initiatives to reduce homelessness, support

Head of Housing Delivery & Partnerships. This role will provide strategic leadership across housing development, regeneration and partnership activity, ensuring the successful delivery of additional homes alongside wider place-based regeneration objectives. You will lead housing delivery and reg

We're recruiting an experienced Head of Housing Strategy & Development to lead the strategic direction of housing growth, housing policy and long-term housing delivery. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Housing Strategy, driving affordable housing supply, ov

Head of Service - Children's Regulated Services Local Authority | East Midlands (City-Based) An opportunity has arisen with a large local authority in the East Midlands for an experienced Head of Service - Children's Regulated Services to join on a 13-month ongoing interim assignment. Assi

This role requires an established housing professional who can bring significant industry experience, a strong track record of leadership, and the business acumen to balance customer outcomes with organisational performance and regulatory compliance. Manage the delivery of excellent housing and neig

Reporting into the Director of Sustainability, the Head of Sustainability (Assets & Energy) will play a critical role in improving EPC performance across Platform’s housing stock, tackling fuel poverty and accelerating progress towards net zero. As Platform continues to advance its sustainability

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Proven experience within a Housing Association / Social Housing environment. We are working with a large, values led not for profit organisation within the housing sector to appoint a. This is a senior role leading all housing related finance activity, both strategic and operational, and reporting d

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Risk Assurance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our risk, assurance and insurance functions. We have office locations in High Wybombe, Bucks and Letchworth, Hertfordshire, one of t.

A progressive local authority in England is seeking an experienced Head of Housing to lead housing priorities and statutory functions. As a strategic leader, you will develop and implement Housing and Homelessness Strategies, influence the local housing market, and ensure compliance with housing leg

This role involves oversight of repairs, compliance, and asset management while fostering leadership and accountability within the Housing Operations Team. This position offers a unique work environment, including the option for a 4-day week and comprehensive employee benefits. An established housin

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive on 020 7620 3048 or email your CV to jk@thehousingexecutive. Background in social housing, care, or support sectors. This role would suit a proactive, values-driven HR professional who is passionate about supportin

A significant housing association in the Midlands seeks a Head of Sustainability to shape and deliver its sustainability strategy. Suitable candidates will have strong experience in retrofit programmes, knowledge of regulatory standards, and exceptional leadership skills. The role requires managing

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading housing solutions provider for an experienced professional to head their Living Markets function. Job Reference: WR81132 – Head of Growth & Development (Public Sector Housing). Job Title: HEAD OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING).

Shape a compelling housing apprenticeship and commercial training proposition aligned to sector workforce priorities, including leadership, housing practice, tenancy management, repairs and maintenance, compliance and customer services. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other oppor

We are looking for a strategic leader with significant senior housing experience, strong knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, and a proven track record of delivering service improvement and partnership working. A progressive Local Authority in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Head of

A government department in the UK is seeking a proactive Head of HR Shared Services to lead an HR Service Centre team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in HR operations, strong knowledge of payroll and pensions, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

A renowned educational recruitment agency is seeking a Head Teacher to lead a secondary school in the UK. This role involves strategic leadership, ensuring high educational standards, and fostering a culture of inclusion and ambition among students. The ideal candidate will have significant senior l

A non-profit housing organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Governance and Regulatory Compliance to lead and implement its governance framework. The role offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days off, a pension scheme, and development opportunities. The ideal candidate should have

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR operations leader with strong knowledge of payroll, pensions, and transactional HR to shape the service, guide the team through major change, and ensure we continue to deliver a reliable, efficient and modern HR service. The Head of HR Shar

Campbell Tickell are pleased to be recruitment to the role of Head of Asset Management and Development at Solihull Community Housing. We are an Arm’s-Length Management Organisation (ALMO), set up in April 2004 to run the housing service on behalf of Solihull Council, and manage just under 10,000 t

You will lead our asset management, compliance and investment functions, and you will work closely with our newly established Head of Housing as part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking Leadership Team. With a new Chief Executive joining us in March 2026 and a refreshed leadership structure be

A leading housing organization is seeking a Head of Home Experience to oversee the move-in journey, ensuring high quality and smooth experiences for customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in new-build environments and a track record of service improvements.

A leading apprenticeship training provider is seeking a Head of Sales for Housing to lead and grow their portfolio. This permanent position offers remote working options and a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000. Candidates should have a proven track record in sales and experience within

A leading not-for-profit organization in the housing sector is seeking a Head of Housing Finance. This pivotal role involves leading all financial activities related to housing, requiring prior experience in a Housing Association or Social Housing environment. The position offers a salary of £60,00

The client is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Housing Operations to provide strategic leadership across key areas such as Housing Management, Asset Management, Compliance, and Resident Engagement. The Interim Head will lead teams in Housing Management, Asset Management, Compliance, and Reside

A social impact real estate company seeks a Head of Partnerships in London, focused on securing partnerships to expand their Seahorse platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supported housing and experience in business development. Responsibilities include building relation

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role at L&Q—driving organisational development, enabling change at scale, and helping shape the culture of one of the UK’s largest housing associations. Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/

An experienced and forward-thinking technology leader is needed for the role of Interim Head of Housing Technology with a local authority in London. Essential qualifications for this role include senior-level experience in leading Housing IT, Housing Systems, or Digital Transformation within a local

As the Head of Finance at Orkney Housing Association, your expertise will ensure the effective strategic and operational management of our financial affairs, supporting our delivery of great customer service. At Orkney Housing Association, we are committed to providing good quality, affordable homes

To ensure compliance of housing stock and tenancy matters within legal and statutory requirements. You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Ensure full compliance of housing stock and tenancy management with all legal, regulatory and statutory requiremen

Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or working towards CIH or other relevant profession body. Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services including, Housing Needs & Homelessness, Tenancy Services and Rent, and Private

A local government council in Greater London seeks a Head of Housing Policies, Performance and Service Improvement. The position offers competitive salary and benefits such as flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will enga

A leading housing organization in Greater London is seeking a General Manager – Head of Operations to oversee the execution of operational activities and manage a team of up to 200 staff members. Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the social

A leading housing maintenance service provider is looking for a Head of Delivery in Hemel Hempstead. This senior leadership role involves overseeing the operational delivery of housing services contracts, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have significant ex

A housing organization is seeking a Head of Home Experience in Greater London to manage the move-in journey for customers. The position is hybrid, requiring at least two office days per week and is permanent.

Shape a compelling housing apprenticeship and commercial training proposition aligned to sector workforce priorities, including leadership, housing practice, tenancy management, repairs and maintenance, compliance and customer services. Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Offi

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Provide inspiring leadership to the Housing Operations Team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and learning, and developing staff skills, knowledge and performance. To en

Working at the heart of the Housing Directorate and reporting to the Director of Housing Strategy, you will be responsible to the Director of Housing Strategy for the overall management of the Housing Policies, Performance and Service Improvement service. Lewisham Council’s Housing Service is seek