DFG Surveyor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a motivated DFG Surveyor to join our Home Adaptations team. You will assess properties, design adaptations, and work with OTs to deliver modifications funded via the Disabled Facilities Grant.

The role involves collaborating with contractors, managing cases from enquiry to invoicing, and ensuring compliance with building regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant background in building surveying, construction management, or architecture.
• Experience in domestic residential construction and fault diagnosis.
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grant framework and accessibility standards (Part M).

Responsibilities

• Conduct property surveys to evaluate feasibility and necessary adaptations.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists to translate needs into architectural specifications and schedules.
• Manage DFG cases from enquiry through to construction sign-off and invoicing.
• Oversee on-site contractor performance, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Building Surveying

Construction Management

Architecture

DFG familiarity

Education

HND or Degree in relevant field

Job description

DFG Surveyor

Rate: To be negotiated

Length: 6 months

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and empathetic DFG Surveyor to join our vibrant Home Adaptations team. In this vital role, you will help elderly and disabled residents maintain their independence, safety, and dignity by transforming their living environments.

You will work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs), contractors, and local residents to design, specify, and deliver crucial home modifications- ranging from ramp installations and wet rooms to major structural extensions funded via the Disabled Facilities Grant.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Assessments: Conduct thorough property surveys to evaluate feasibility and determine necessary adaptations.
• Collaborative Design: Partner with Occupational Therapists to translate care needs into practical, high-quality architectural specifications, drawings, and schedules of work.
• Project Management: Manage DFG cases from initial enquiry and means-testing support through to final construction sign-off and invoicing.
• Contractor Oversight: Monitor on-site contractor performance, ensuring adherence to building regulations, planning guidelines, and health & safety standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Relevant background in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, or an equivalent technical qualification (HND/Degree preferred).
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in domestic residential construction, defect diagnosis, and preparing schedules of work.
• DFG Familiarity: A solid understanding of the Disabled Facilities Grant framework, Housing Grants legislation, and relevant accessibility standards (e.g., Building Regulations Part M).
• Requirements: Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for site visits