Flexible Adaptations Surveyor for Accessible Homes

Dacorum Borough Council; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Dacorum Borough Council is seeking a Disabled Adaptations Surveyor to join the Planned Works and Adaptations Team in a role that improves residents’ lives by delivering high-quality adaptations to support independent living.

You will survey properties, develop specifications, and manage adaptation projects from referral through to completion, collaborating with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and housing colleagues to achieve practical, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, construction, property maintenance, or adaptations delivery.
• Knowledge of Equality Act 2010, Building Regulations, CDM 2015, and residential construction practices.
• Understanding of disability adaptations and inclusive design principles is advantageous.
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing specifications, drawings and schedules of work for disabled adaptations.
• Managing adaptation projects to deliver on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Collaborating with Occupational Therapists and residents to develop practical adaptation solutions.
• Managing contractors and monitoring works on site for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Monitoring budgets, programmes and performance targets.
• Assisting residents with enquiries and managing expectations.

Skills

Surveying experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Dacorum Borough Council is seeking a Disabled Adaptations Surveyor to join the Planned Works and Adaptations Team in a role that improves residents’ lives by delivering high-quality adaptations to support independent living.

You will survey properties, develop specifications, and manage adaptation projects from referral through to completion, collaborating with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and housing colleagues to achieve practical, compliant solutions.