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Contract

Head of Engineering

Daniel Owen Ltd
Southwark
money-bag £400 - £500/day
Posted: 23 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Ref: 225641405

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

If you''re interested, please apply or get in touch for further information.

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