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Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Cardiff seeks a domestic property surveyor to support their Disabled Facilities Service. The role includes managing contractors, designing adaptations, and ensuring a high-quality service for vulnerable citizens. Applicants should demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience and possess or be studying for a construction qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in surveying and managing properties.
• Experience in designing adaptations and preparing schedules of work.
• Must communicate effectively with therapists and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors for adaptations and repairs to properties.
• Oversee construction projects from inception to completion.
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and working policies.

Skills

Surveying of domestic properties

Designing bespoke adaptations

Managing construction projects

Education

Recognised qualification in construction or equivalent

Job description

Independent Living Services ILS (disabled facilities service DFS) are a division of the Council. The Service funds the provision of adaptations in domestic properties for disabled applicants qualifying for assistance. Funding can be made available for the purchase and installation of specialist equipment; the provision of adaptations and works that prevent slips, trips and falls in and around the home irrespective of tenure.

To support this area DFS operate an "Agency Service" that provides a professional, technical and administrative service to the applicants (service users).

About the job

The Disabled Facilities Service is looking to appoint a domestic property surveyor as a team member. They will need to be an enthusiastic, confident, self-starter to assist in the management of construction work and the provision of adaptations in domestic properties. Works are primarily designed and delivered for elderly, disabled and vulnerable citizens. Applicants must commit to maintaining the existing high-quality customer experience.

Work will include managing contractors who:

o Provide bespoke adaptations identified by the attending Occupational Therapist.

o Undertake repairs and replacement of existing adaptations & specialist equipment.

o Complete repair and renovation work and general domestic construction schemes.

The role demands that you maintain an ongoing awareness of relevant legislation and working policies and practices.

What We Are Looking For From You

The successful applicant MUST have a minimum 5 years’ experience in undertaking the tasks detailed below.

You must be able to demonstrate recent, relevant experience in:

1. Surveying of domestic properties.

2. Designing bespoke adaptations.

3. Preparation of schedules of work and drawings (using design software).

4. Managing the construction, and repair, and maintenance of all types of domestic properties.

5. Monitor performance of contractors on site.

6. Manage construction projects from inception to completion.

The successful applicant will be required to liaise with occupational therapists, contractors, specialist installers, Regulatory bodies and other stakeholders (including Cllrs, Politicians and senior Council officers) in order to ensure the provision of a high-quality service.

The successful applicant will have (or be studying for) a recognised qualification in construction OR be willing to commit to study to achieve a minimum ONC (or equivalent) in a construction discipline.

You will also be able to demonstrate the highest levels of personal integrity and flexibility. As a good communicator, you should be capable of resolving difficult problems or issues and be able to adapt easily to change.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

This post is temporary until 28th August 2026.

You must possess a full driving Licence.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Standard check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Phil Broad, ([e-mail]).

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
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• Application Guidance
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Job Category Construction / Building Maintenance

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary