Adaptations Surveyor

Blackpool Coastal Housing; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local housing organization in Lancashire is seeking an Adaptations Surveyor to oversee property adaptation projects funded through Disabled Facilities Grants. The role involves project management from pre-planning to completion, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Building Surveying or a related field and experience in managing contractors. This permanent position offers competitive pay, a supportive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in managing contractors and technical surveys.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-planning of adaptation projects.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and statutory agencies.

Skills

Project management

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation

Technical survey experience

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

HNC/HND in a building-related field

Job description

Overview

Adaptations Surveyor – Scale PO 2 - 4 (£39,152- £40,777 per annum). 37 hours per week. Permanent. Blackpool Coastal Housing is seeking an experienced Adaptations Surveyor to lead on the planning and delivery of property adaptation projects. This role involves managing adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and related assistance schemes and providing technical expertise and support to the team and wider stakeholders.

This post sits within the Adaptations Team, Care & Repair Department. You will take ownership of adaptation projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with health and safety and CDM requirements, budget monitoring, quality control, and liaison with all relevant parties.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the pre-planning of adaptation projects, including health and safety and CDM requirements.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation (specifications, tenders, costings and schedules) and ensure adherence to BCH procedures.
• Monitor contractor performance, lead on site meetings, and oversee delivery to ensure works meet required standards, stay within budget, and are completed on time.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, statutory agencies, internal teams and external contractors to tailor projects to individual client needs.
• Conduct post-completion site inspections, sign off works, and contribute to project reviews and evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Building Surveying or a related profession; willingness to work towards this if not already held.
• HNC/HND in a building or construction-related field.
• Experience in project management, managing contractors, and conducting technical surveys.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM 2015, and familiarity with building regulations.
• Experience with budget monitoring and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Additional Information

• Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 5 October 2025. Interview date: Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Benefits and Values

• Competitive rates of pay; 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions; wellbeing programs; employee discounts; health and wellbeing schemes; training and development opportunities; staff suggestion scheme; free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support.
• Our values: Positivity, Respect and Compassion, Integrity, Dynamism, Energy.

How to Apply

For further information about this position please email Sharon Ellis, Care and Repair Services Manager, at [e-mail]. To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your suitability for this position.