Head of Complex Buildings & Asset Appraisals 12 months FTC

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Help shape the future of our most challenging buildings. Lead major remediation programmes, deliver expert defect investigations, and guide executive decisions with high quality option appraisals.

If youre RICS/APM/CIOB/RIBA qualified with deep experience in complex buildings, governance, and programme leadershipwed love to hear from you.

Based at our office in Letchworth, Herts you will be expected to attend at least 2 days per week with some travel to sites and our other office in High Wycombe, Bucks and the remainder home/remote.

£85k p/a salary package plus 30 days holiday p/a upon starting plus a range of excellent benefits.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

Lead with purpose. Shape safer homes. Build a legacy that matters.

Every complex building has a story layers of history, challenge, and opportunity. Some need a steady hand. Others need a visionary. All need someone who sees beyond the structure and recognises the people whose lives take place within its walls.

This is where you come in.

If youre driven by meaningful impact, this role offers the rare chance to combine deep technical expertise with purpose. Youll guide major remediation programmes, reveal hidden risks, and bring clarity to important decisions that protect thousands of residents. The work you do will quietly strengthen communities for years to come.

A Role With Real Purpose

Imagine stepping into a role where your judgement shapes long-term safety, resilience, and sustainability. Where senior leaders look to you for insight. Where specialists, consultants, and contractors unite under your direction. Where you dont just deliver programmes you create homes people can trust.

Youll bring structure to complexity, confidence to uncertainty, and humanity to decisions that affect real lives.

Whats In It For You?

Make lasting social impact

Your leadership supports safer homes, stronger communities, and healthier living environments.

Be the trusted voice in the room

Youll influence executive decisions, shape investment strategy, and steer long-term planning.

Lead high-risk, high-complexity programmes that stretch your skills and elevate your craft.

Access CPD, mentoring, workshops, and support for further qualifications in an organisation that invests in your development.

Bring together experts across the built environment to deliver programmes that truly matter.

Youll lead on:

Remediation and strategic programmes across complex, high-risk buildings

Building pathology investigations and defect diagnostics

Feasibility studies and clear option appraisals that guide executive decisions

Delivery strategy, and programme structures

Resident-focused decision making that keeps human impact at the centre

Who You Are:

Youll bring:

What Success Looks Like

Success here isnt measured only in completed programmes, but in the lives improved by them.

Its when: Residents feel safer, leaders trust your judgement and complex buildings become resilient assets.

Your decisions create long-term value for communities

This is a role where your expertise becomes a legacy one built on safety, trust, and purpose.

Where could this role take you?

Whilst this is not currently a permanent role, in a business our size and with the transformation we are going through, there is a possibility that this could either be extended, made permanent or other opportunities may arise. Many of our talented colleagues started at SettleParadigm as temporary/interim and have gone on to forge successful careers with us. However, if something longer term doesnt materialise, you will still gain valuable experience which will add to your portfolio of experience.

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:

Working Hours & Additional Pay

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form. xbpsjku

Closing Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026

We reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

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Location:
Watford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Retail And Wholesale

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