Job Description

What's the Opportunity

Ridge is a leading multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, delivering exceptional services across the UK. We work with housing associations, local authorities, and private clients to improve housing standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Our mission is to create better homes through accurate data, strategic advice, and innovative solutions.


Joining Ridge means becoming part of a collaborative team that values professional development, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact on housing quality and compliance.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated

Fieldwork Manager

to join our dynamic Property Consultancy team. Our team provides strategic advice and delivers a full spectrum of property consultancy services, including housing asset management and compliance activities, with a strong focus on

stock condition surveys

and

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

.


This role is pivotal in managing field operations, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. You will lead survey teams, liaise with clients and oversee project delivery across multiple sites in London and the South of England.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Team Management

+ Appoint, brief, and coordinate surveyors for fieldwork activities.
+ Manage pilot surveys to test systems and procedures before full rollout.
+ Provide guidance and support to surveyors, ensuring adherence to standards.

Operational Oversight

+ Assist with the setup and testing of mobile devices for data collection.
+ Liaise with data analysts to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
+ Undertake physical re-inspections, accompanied visits, and on-site QA checks.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

+ Act as the primary point of contact for clients and survey teams.
+ Report progress and address issues affecting fieldwork delivery.
+ Participate in meetings (face-to-face or virtual) and manage challenging conversations professionally.

Technical Expertise

+ Conduct energy assessments and stock condition surveys as required (training provided if needed).
+ Stay updated on industry regulations, HHSRS standards, and best practices related to energy efficiency.
+ Act as lead surveyor/DEA on new projects.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

+ Strong knowledge of

stock condition surveys

and

HHSRS

(including all 29 hazards).
+ Knowledge of Awaab's Law and its implications for damp and mould compliance.
+ Excellent project management and team leadership skills.
+ Competent user of Excel and mobile data capture systems.
+ Exceptional attention to detail and professional communication skills.

Desirable:

+ DEA qualification and knowledge of construction technology for residential properties.
+ Experience in housing compliance and decent homes standards.
+ Understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) Consumer Standards and RSHRA obligations.
+ Familiarity with retrofit assessments (training provided if required).


Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


Ridge and Partners LLP

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