Hybrid Occupational Therapy Surveyor: Housing Adaptations

Borough of Lewisham; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Bicycle loan

Staff discounts

Job summary

Lewisham Council seeks an Occupational Therapy Surveyor to provide specialist technical support for adaptations in Housing. You will ensure compliance with planning and building regulations, and manage the process for council-owned properties, delivering safe, person-centred housing solutions.

You will perform technical surveys, prepare scalable drawings, and balance clinical judgement with practical construction considerations while communicating clearly with residents and teams to promote

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting council dwellings to advise on adaptations and provide technical advice to support tenants to live independently.
• Ability to deal with culturally diverse clients while recommending construction solutions.
• Experience carrying out site surveys, prepare sketches, and submit planning/building regulation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and advice for adaptations to Community Occupational Therapy clients.
• Ensure compliance with planning/building regulations and statutory council processes for properties.
• Prepare specifications, manage tenders, obtain estimates, and oversee contractors.

Skills

Technical surveying

Adaptations

Communication skills

Housing & health link

Tenant focus

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Lewisham Council seeks an Occupational Therapy Surveyor to provide specialist technical support for adaptations in Housing. You will ensure compliance with planning and building regulations, and manage the process for council-owned properties, delivering safe, person-centred housing solutions.

You will perform technical surveys, prepare scalable drawings, and balance clinical judgement with practical construction considerations while communicating clearly with residents and teams to promote