Martin Casebow

Detail-oriented asset management professional with 20 years of diverse experience in the housing sector. Expertise in conducting in-depth defect analysis surveys and RICS reports, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proven ability to streamline contractor interactions and manage projects within budget and time constraints. Skilled in developing e-learning software and coordinating effectively with tenants, leaseholders, and contractors through strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Damp And Mould – Awaab’s Law
• HHSRS and Asbestos Training
• Leadership Coaching and Mentoring with The Channing Hammond Partnership
• Negotiating and Influencing
• Project Management
• IOSH Health and Safety Certification
• Regional Fire Warden and First Aid

• Asset Surveyor Planned Maintenance (Contract Hybrid), Crawley Borough Council, Town Hall Create Building, Crawley, West Sussex, UK, 2025-03-01, Current, Delivering high quality asset management services, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting strategic decision making across the organisation., Prepare detailed specifications, estimate costs, and raise works orders for a range of planned maintenance projects., Oversee delivery of the external maintenance, roofing, and window and door programmes in partnership with approved contractors., Manage processes relating to LAHF, buybacks, structural works, and other property-related interventions., Lead the preparation of specifications for works contracts, evaluate quotations, and secure necessary statutory approvals such as Planning and Building Regulations consents., Support the Planned Maintenance Manager with property sales and purchases, valuations, Party Wall matters, and general estate management issues., Undertake full contract administration, including issuing site instructions, managing variations, and ensuring auditable documentation across all building contracts., Collaborate with Council teams, Directorates, and external partners, offering property management expertise and helping to develop briefs, scopes, and project instructions., Provide technical, construction, and project management advice to support compliance with legislation, statutory duties, and internal policies., Conduct comprehensive property inspections and stock condition surveys, updating and maintaining the stock condition database., Ensure robust invoice verification processes and contribute to achieving value for money across maintenance contracts., Maintain high standards of health and safety compliance and uphold all Council policies throughout service delivery.
• Building Surveyor (Contract Hybrid), Worthing Homes, Davison House, Worthing, West Sussex, UK, 2023-12-01, 2025-03-01, Managed asset management activities for a housing stock of over 4,000 properties across West Sussex as part of a Surveying Team., Inspected properties, identified defects, and raised works orders to deliver an effective repairs service for Worthing Homes residents., Liaised with residents and contractors, providing advice on preventative measures, particularly in relation to damp and mould issues.
• Asset Surveyor (Contract Hybrid), Saxon Weald, Saxon Weald House, Horsham, West Sussex, UK, 2022-01-01, 2023-06-01, Worked within the Asset and Sustainability Team, maintaining Saxon Weald’s housing stock., Completed comprehensive stock condition surveys and supported the delivery of planned maintenance programmes and responsive repairs.
• Associate Surveyor and Team Leader (Full-time), Reliable Property Group, Hither Green, Lewisham, UK, 2021-05-01, 2021-10-01, Conducted RICS Level 1, 2 and 3 Surveys and property valuations across the BN postcode area., Worked autonomously from home, producing detailed reports and liaising directly with clients.
• Building Surveyor (Full-time), Adur District and Worthing Borough Councils, Adur Homes, Portland House, UK, 2019-03-01, 2021-05-01, Managed a portfolio of 1,300 tenanted and leasehold properties across the West Patch, working alongside two Surveyors overseeing a further 1,800 properties., Reduced void periods through effective day‑to‑day property and tenancy management., Contributed to the implementation of new technologies to improve organisational efficiency.
• Principal Surveyor – West Sussex (Full-time), Optivo (formerly Viridian Housing), Property Directorate, West Sussex Office, West Sussex, UK, 2012-03-01, 2018-11-01, Accountable for initiating a reinvestment programme spanning asset management and stock condition surveys by utilising the keystone asset management solution., Involved in managing component replacement, including decent homes kitchens and bathrooms., Managed the project of all CIS, Direct Labour Operatives, and pre/post inspections from conceptualisation to successful completion., Acquired inclusive insights of contract administration to meet set objectives., Assured housing stock and statutory compliance with Optivo’s Decent Homes regulations, CDM co-ordination and implementation of health and safety procedures., Monitored weekly payment of CIS Operatives., Acted as NICEIC Principal Duty Holder responsible for maintaining standard and quality of the electrical installation works.
• Planned Works Surveyor - National Lead for Adaptations (Full-time), Viridian Housing, Property Directorate, West Sussex Office, West Sussex, UK, 2007-06-01, 2012-03-01, Offered proactive leadership to a high-performing team of CIS Sole Traders and Direct Labour Operatives to complete all planned works for new and existing building stock., Demonstrated high performance in contract, budget, and financial management while monitoring with forecasted component figures and costs., Oversaw and prioritised planned works to new and existing building stock throughout West Sussex covering all facets of component replacement primarily Decent Homes kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical re-wires.

• I enjoy playing tennis and padel and snowboarding.