Adaptations Surveyor

Brackenberry; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support agency in Haringey is looking for an Adaptations Surveyor for a 2-month contract, potentially extendable. The ideal candidate will manage adaptation projects, assess property conditions, and prepare grant application documents. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and experienced in building surveying. This role requires immediate availability and an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in a building surveying or a related subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a pressurised environment.
• Effective in explaining complex plans to non-specialists.

Responsibilities

• Advise service users on scheme feasibility and prepare designs.
• Manage large and small scale projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Assess existing buildings for defects affecting adaptations.
• Prepare documents for Disabled Facilities Grant applications.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with contract standards.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

HND / HNC in Building Surveying or related

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Haringey to assist with the appointment of an Adaptations Surveyor, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £31.21 - £39.37 per hour

Summary

To deliver a highly effective, responsive and professional adaptations service and to ensure that all work is completed to a high standard. This must be achieved within specified time targets, and on budget, whilst ensuring that the customer is central to all work undertaken. You will provide an effective surveying service for properties requiring an adaptation for a disabled occupant. You will also be required to assess the condition of the property for suitability and feasibility of adaptation. Where appropriate you will be expected to identify building defects, to diagnose causes, and to specify remedies. You will also support a culture of continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• To advise service users and colleagues on schemes / their feasibility and to prepare scheme designs.
• To manage and monitor both large and small scale projects to ensure successful completion and delivery on schedule.
• To determine the condition of existing buildings and to identify and analyse defects which will or may affect any proposed adaptations.
• To prepare documents for Disabled Facilities Grant applications as required.
• To carry out pre and post works inspections to ensure the specified works are undertaken to contract standards and in accordance with the Occupational Therapists recommendations.

Requirements

• Have an HND / HNC or equivalent professional qualification in a building surveying or a related subject or be qualified by experience in a similar role.
• Have the ability to co-ordinate ones own workload, manage conflicting priorities in a pressurised work environment to meet deadlines.
• Be a proficient user of the AutoCAD software.
• Communication skills- be able to explain complex schedules and plans to applicants in an accessible way and keep people updated on progress.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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