DFG Technical Officer – Building Adaptations & Surveys

Niyaa People; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking an experienced DFG Technical Officer to support a Damp, Mould, and Disrepair Service Team in Tamworth. The role is on-site with frequent travel to sites and a 6‑month contract. The hourly rate is £30–£35 via Umbrella, with mileage of 0.45p from office to sites.

You will produce CAD designs for adaptations, manage projects from survey to completion, liaise with customers and therapists, and assist with procurement and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable surveying experience in housing associations, private practice, local authority or similar.
• Ability to manage a high‑volume caseload while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Contract administration and project monitoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce designs and specifications for adaptations using CAD.
• Manage projects from survey through to practical completion.
• Work at pace whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and quality.
• Liaise with customers, Occupational Therapists, and contractors.
• Undertake contract administration and project monitoring.
• Support procurement, tendering and contractor management activities where required.

Skills

CAD design

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Contract administration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Niyaa People is seeking an experienced DFG Technical Officer to support a Damp, Mould, and Disrepair Service Team in Tamworth. The role is on-site with frequent travel to sites and a 6‑month contract. The hourly rate is £30–£35 via Umbrella, with mileage of 0.45p from office to sites.

You will produce CAD designs for adaptations, manage projects from survey to completion, liaise with customers and therapists, and assist with procurement and contractor management.