19 head of housing jobs found

Head of Assets (HRA & General) Location: Town Hall Salary: Competitive Contract: Fixed Term - 6 Months Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: Contract Umbrella rate per day - up to £750 per day DOE About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to lead the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund asset portfolio. As Head of Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Property and Repairs Service, ensuring the Council's assets are maintained, compliant and utilised effectively to support long-term organisational and financial objectives. You will lead on asset management strategy, stock condition planning, investment programmes, repairs and maintenance services, compliance, and capital projects, while ensuring excellent customer service and value for money. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Property and Repairs Service. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards, including...

Overview The Specialist 400kV Cable Technical Lead will be responsible for providing expert technical leadership across the North West London Cable Scheme, ensuring the successful delivery of EHV cable system design and engineering activities. This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing technical assurance with practical design delivery, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a complex infrastructure environment. Key Responsibilities Review existing survey data, route information, and structural requirements to support cable route development and identify any data gaps. Recommend additional surveys to de-risk design across the full route and termination points. Lead the development and optimisation of cable routing, alignment, and installation strategies in collaboration with civil, structural, and engineering teams. Review and challenge feasibility studies, FEED documentation, and preliminary designs to ensure technical robustness and alignment with...

Hays are now looking for a Databricks Consultant / SME for one of our local clients: Flexible rate - Outside IR35 1 day a week in Swindon, the rest is WFH Initial 6 month contract (extensions likely) We're seeking a highly experienced Databricks specialist who can confidently navigate the platform end-to-end, including leading migrations from legacy setups using DBFS-mounted tables and Hive Metastore. You'll bring strong AWS knowledge, hands-on experience working with S3 via Python, a solid understanding of data storage formats, and practical Python development expertise. What you'll be doing Lead the migration of Databricks assets (notebooks, jobs, clusters) from DBFS to Unity Catalog Define and implement a scalable, standardised migration approach across teams Support teams with ad-hoc Databricks issues related to migration and platform usage Optimise the Databricks environment for structure, access, and governance Automate infrastructure and deployments using Terraform and/or...

Principal / Lead Engineer Python / Cloud / Terraform / IAM / DevOps / infrastructure-as-a-code IaC Rate: Circa £600 - £700 PD (Outside IR35), 6 Months Location: London / Hybrid x2 days We are seeking an experienced Principal / Lead Engineer to join a highly ambitious organisation building a large-scale, mission-critical data and technology platform. This is a unique opportunity to join at the earliest stages of a major programme and play a key role in shaping its technical foundations. Working closely with the CTO and a small team of senior engineers, you will lead the design and implementation of core infrastructure, establish engineering standards and practices, and make architectural decisions that will have long-term strategic impact. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technology strategy, and creating robust engineering foundations, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact. Role & Responsibilities Technical...

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Engineer (Contractor) Location: Glasgow Rate: £34.00 - £35.00 per hour Contract Type: Freelance Contractor IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Shifts Available: Days & Nights Experienced HGV Technicians Wanted Excel Resourcing is recruiting experienced HGV Technicians, Mechanics and Engineers for ongoing contractor assignments with leading fleet operators, logistics companies and commercial vehicle workshops across Scotland. We have long-term contracts available for skilled engineers looking to maximise their earnings while enjoying the flexibility of contract work. What You'll Be Doing * Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV fleets * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults * Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance * Fault finding using diagnostic equipment * Repairing engines, gearboxes, braking systems, suspension and electrical components * Completing work in line with DVSA...

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Engineer (Contractor) Location: Manchester Rate: £34.00 - £35.00 per hour Contract Type: Freelance Contractor IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Shifts Available: Days & Nights Experienced HGV Technicians Wanted Excel Resourcing is recruiting experienced HGV Technicians, Mechanics and Engineers for ongoing contractor assignments with leading fleet operators, logistics companies and commercial vehicle workshops across Manchester. We have long-term contracts available for skilled engineers looking to maximise their earnings while enjoying the flexibility of contract work. What You'll Be Doing * Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV fleets * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults * Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance * Fault finding using diagnostic equipment * Repairing engines, gearboxes, braking systems, suspension and electrical components * Completing work in line with...

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Engineer (Contractor) Location: Sheffield Rate: £34.00 - £35.00 per hour Contract Type: Freelance Contractor IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Shifts Available: Days & Nights Experienced HGV Technicians Wanted Excel Resourcing is recruiting experienced HGV Technicians, Mechanics and Engineers for ongoing contractor assignments with leading fleet operators, logistics companies and commercial vehicle workshops across Sheffield. We have long-term contracts available for skilled engineers looking to maximise their earnings while enjoying the flexibility of contract work. What You'll Be Doing * Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV fleets * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults * Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance * Fault finding using diagnostic equipment * Repairing engines, gearboxes, braking systems, suspension and electrical components * Completing work in line with...

Role: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Engineer (Contractor) Location: Birmingham Rate: £34.00 - £35.00 per hour Contract Type: Freelance Contractor IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Shifts Available: Days & Nights Experienced HGV Technicians Wanted Excel Resourcing is recruiting experienced HGV Technicians, Mechanics and Engineers for ongoing contractor assignments with leading fleet operators, logistics companies and commercial vehicle workshops across Birmingham. We have long-term contracts available for skilled engineers looking to maximise their earnings while enjoying the flexibility of contract work. What You'll Be Doing * Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGV fleets * Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults * Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance * Fault finding using diagnostic equipment * Repairing engines, gearboxes, braking systems, suspension and electrical components * Completing work in line with...

The Interim Category Manager (Capex) will oversee and manage procurement activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective sourcing strategies. This temporary role, based in Birmingham, requires a professional with expertise in capital expenditure procurement and category management. Client Details The hiring organisation is a well-established entity within the public sector. They operate as part of a medium-sized team, focusing on delivering procurement excellence and optimising supply chain operations. Description Develop and implement category strategies for capital expenditure procurement. Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and performance standards are met. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative suppliers. Lead tendering processes and negotiate contracts to achieve optimal terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives. Monitor procurement performance and provide regular...

Linux Engineer – 6-month contract – Outside of IR35 – London/remote My Banking Customer is migrating its Linux server estate from Ubuntu 18.04 to 24.04 LTS, with CIS Level 2 hardening enforced across all systems. The programme spans a broad and complex application estate — including core banking platforms, identity infrastructure, integration middleware, containerised workloads, and legacy line-of-business applications. This role requires someone who can build and maintain the hardening automation pipeline and also operate effectively at the application layer — diagnosing why CIS Level 2 breaks a Docker-based app, a legacy SFTP chroot, or a low-code platform, and engineering a compliant resolution. Substantial business engagement is required to discover dependencies, obtain formal sign-off, and manage stakeholder expectations across technical and non-technical teams. Key skills required from the Linux Engineer: Linux Expertise: Ubuntu 18.04–24.04 administration and hardening;...

Lead or Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience 12 month Contract (Outside IR35 tbc) Approx rate £700pd Hybrid London - Must have right to work in the UK August start / Available within 4/6 weeks Lead / Senior Broadcast Media Engineer with SDVI/ ingest platforms experience. Role requires deep understanding of content ingest workflows - including file-based ingest, transcoding, quality control and metadata processing. Extensive, hands-on experience including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain environment. SDVI Rally experience and or similar media workflow systems using python development. * Senior or lead engineer background, with hands-on technical delivery experience within complex broadcast or media technology programmes * Extensive, hands-on experience with SDVI Rally - including workflow design, orchestration configuration and integration within a broadcast supply chain environment *...

IT Infrastructure and Operations Consultant Rate: £400 - £450 a day outside of IR35 Contract Length: 6 months initially - potential to extend Location: Remote A growing, cybersecurity organisation iis seeking an experienced contractor to provide third-line support and lead a comprehensive Technology audit during a period of transition and change. This role is a hands-on role focusing on the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong emphasis across security, compliance and platform optimisation. You'll play a key role in improving, assessing the IT environment whilst being hands on with project work across their IT estate. Key responsibilities: Providing third-line support for escalated technical issues (especially Intune and M365) Work on several ongoing projects, such as ISO 27001 implementation and optimising Microsoft licensing Work with the Head of IT to conduct an audit of the Technology estate Identify skill gaps, for future team design whilst helping document systems and...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Farnborough - Highest Security Clearance Required - £550 - £650 Outside IR35 A growing technology organisation operating within highly secure environments is looking to hire both Mid-Level and Senior Infrastructure Engineers to support and evolve critical infrastructure platforms across complex programmes. These opportunities suit engineers who enjoy working in security-conscious environments where resilience, availability and compliance are central to day-to-day operations. Senior Infrastructure Engineer The senior role is suited to experienced infrastructure engineers capable of leading technical delivery, mentoring others and owning critical infrastructure services. You'll ideally have: Experience designing and delivering secure infrastructure solutions Strong ownership across infrastructure lifecycle management Ability to lead technical problem solving and platform improvement initiatives Experience working within highly secure or...

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer? Do you have strong Offline Programming experience within precision manufacturing environments? If so, a global leader within the Aerospace sector is looking to take on board an experienced CNC Programmer on an Outside IR35 contract basis! CNC Programmer Outside IR35 Contract ASAP Start Derby CNC Programmer Job Description: Creating CNC Routing / Turning / Milling programs to support fast turnaround AOG and concession orders on a daily basis Offline programming of CNC machines using ALPHA CAM or equivalent CADCAM software Supporting day-to-day engineering requirements across manufacturing operations Working closely with Group & Site Engineers and Programmers to support production and development activities Understanding, troubleshooting and improving NC programs to maximise efficiency and productivity Identifying continuous improvement opportunities across machining and programming activitiesCNC Programmer Essential...

Assembly Fitter / Welder (Contract) Bradford Shipley Horsforth Otley Bingley Shift: Mon–Thurs (lates) / Mon-Fri (earlies) £23.00p/h - £26.00p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Assembly / Build / Fitting / Welding / Fabricating My client is a UK engineering manufacturing company based in West Yorkshire. They design, manufacture, install and commission industrial process machinery. Due to continued growth and an increase in workload, they are looking to recruit experienced Assembly Fitter / Welder Fabricators to join their production team on a temporary to permanent basis. As an Assembly Fitter / Welder your key duties will include: Reading and working from technical engineering and fabrication drawings Assembling bespoke mechanical components and machine sections Building and installing pneumatic and general pipework systems Welding on all supporting steel structures and sheet metal fabrications to a high standard using MIG, in line with company processes and procedures Checking parts...

Join the Charge: Heavy Mechanics Wanted in Solihull! Are you ready to be at the forefront of the automotive revolution? E-ppl, a powerhouse in Managed Services for global OEMs, is gearing up for an explosive end to the year. We are looking for elite Heavy Maintenance Mechanics to join our specialist team in Solihull for high-impact, long-term contracts. From supporting critical launch phases to executing precision rework and managing batch and hold quality campaigns, your expertise will ensure the next generation of vehicles hits the road in peak condition. The Role: Specialist Mechanical Rework & Launch Support This isn't just a basic service job—it’s a chance to master the mechanical core of the latest EV technologies, including P/HEV and M/HEV systems including: * Engine & Powertrain Mastery: Executing full engine removal and precision re-fitment to vehicles. * Precision Assembly & Repair: Stripping, fitting, and upgrading complex interior and exterior...

Join the Charge: Heavy Mechanics Wanted in Coventry! Are you ready to be at the forefront of the automotive revolution? E-ppl, a powerhouse in Managed Services for global OEMs, is gearing up for an explosive end to the year. We are looking for elite Heavy Maintenance Mechanics to join our specialist team in Coventry for high-impact, long-term contracts. From supporting critical launch phases to executing precision rework and managing batch and hold quality campaigns, your expertise will ensure the next generation of vehicles hits the road in peak condition. The Role: Specialist Mechanical Rework & Launch Support This isn't just a basic service job—it’s a chance to master the mechanical core of the latest EV technologies, including P/HEV and M/HEV systems including: * Engine & Powertrain Mastery: Executing full engine removal and precision re-fitment to vehicles. * Precision Assembly & Repair: Stripping, fitting, and upgrading complex interior and exterior...

Join the Charge: Heavy Mechanics Wanted in Liverpool! Are you ready to be at the forefront of the automotive revolution? E-ppl, a powerhouse in Managed Services for global OEMs, is gearing up for an explosive end to the year. We are looking for elite Heavy Maintenance Mechanics to join our specialist team in Liverpool for high-impact, long-term contracts. From supporting critical launch phases to executing precision rework and managing batch and hold quality campaigns, your expertise will ensure the next generation of vehicles hits the road in peak condition. The Role: Specialist Mechanical Rework & Launch Support This isn't just a basic service job—it’s a chance to master the mechanical core of the latest EV technologies, including P/HEV and M/HEV systems including: * Engine & Powertrain Mastery: Executing full engine removal and precision re-fitment to vehicles. * Precision Assembly & Repair: Stripping, fitting, and upgrading complex interior and exterior...

Project Manager x2 Reading (hybrid - 4 days from home) Outside IR35   Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a Project Manager on a contract basis to support important defence projects in the UK.   They require two Project Managers to support the initiation of projects and programmes using Portfolio Entry controls and structured business case development methods.   Some of your responsibilities: Analyse and break down complex problems to develop strategic proposals for Investment Approval Coordinate pre-Concept studies to explore business problems and opportunities Develop early understanding of solution options to inform decision-making Produce initial estimates for scope, schedule, and cost ranges Recommend appropriate delivery methodologies for proposed initiatives Secure approvals to proceed, including Standing Approval and initial resource allocation Ensure alignment of proposed projects and programmes with overall portfolio...