DFG Surveyor (Disabled Facilities Grant )

TSA Surveying Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / hybrid working arrangements

Meaningful project work

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

TSA Surveying Ltd. is seeking an experienced DFG Surveyor to join our housing adaptations team in Colchester.

You will assess, design, and deliver home adaptations funded through the DFG scheme, working in partnership with Occupational Therapists and contractors to help residents live safely and independently. This permanent, hybrid role offers flexible site-based work across the local authority area, with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and support vulnerable residents in

Qualifications

• Experience in building surveying, architecture, or construction management.
• Knowledge of domestic construction and accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with DFG processes is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed home surveys to assess suitability for adaptations.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists to determine client requirements.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and schedules of work.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and feasibility assessments.
• Manage DFG cases from initial assessment through to completion.
• Oversee contractors and ensure works are delivered to specification.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations (Part M) and health & safety standards.
• Liaise with residents, families, contractors, and council officers.
• Manage variations, valuations, and project documentation.

Skills

Building surveying

Architecture

Construction management

AutoCAD

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Site visits travel

DFG knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced DFG Surveyor to join our housing adaptations team, delivering essential home modification works funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme.

You will play a key role in enabling residents with disabilities to live safely and independently in their homes by assessing, designing, and delivering suitable adaptations in partnership with Occupational Therapists and contractors.

Location: Colchester / Hybrid / Site-based across local authority area

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed home surveys to assess suitability for adaptations
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs) to determine client requirements
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and schedules of work
• Produce accurate cost estimates and feasibility assessments
• Manage DFG cases from initial assessment through to completion
• Oversee contractors and ensure works are delivered to specification
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and progress monitoring
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations (Part M) and health & safety standards
• Liaise with residents, families, contractors, and council officers
• Manage variations, valuations, and project documentation

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in building surveying, architecture, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of domestic construction and accessibility standards
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings (AutoCAD desirable)
• Experience managing contractors and site works
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site visits

What We Offer

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Varied and meaningful project work supporting independent living
• Supportive multidisciplinary team (including OTs and housing officers)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on vulnerable residents' quality of life