Specialist Home Improvement Agency Surveyor

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD seeks a Specialist Home Improvement Agency Surveyor to manage delivery of disability adaptations in Westminster. The temporary role pays £212.14 per day PAYE, and involves overseeing complex installations and a broad programme of home improvements within residential properties.

The successful candidate will supervise Surveyors and Apprentices, coordinate workload, investigate defects, and ensure timely, professional resolutions while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of specialist disability adaptations.
• Ability to supervise and develop Surveyors and Apprentices.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of specialist disability adaptations (e.g., level-access showers, stairlifts).
• Oversee home improvement, repairs, damp and condensation works and disrepair cases.
• Coordinate workload and supervise Surveyors and Apprentices.
• Investigate defects and service issues and drive resolutions and service improvements.
• Build partnerships with internal teams, contractors and external agencies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Surveying

Disability adaptations

Contract management

Health and safety

Job description

Specialist Home Improvement Agency Surveyor needed in Westminster

This is a temporary role and the rate is £212.14 per day PAYE

The reference number is: OR118591

The successful candidate will manage the delivery of specialist disability adaptations, ensuring complex installations such as level-access showers, stairlifts, ramps, wheelchair lifts and ceiling track hoists are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. They will oversee a broad programme of home improvement, repairs, damp and condensation works, and disrepair cases across residential properties, carrying out thorough inspections at pre-start, interim and post-completion stages.

They will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to completion, driving performance, quality assurance, compliance and health and safety across all contractors and suppliers. The role requires effective supervision of Surveyors and Trainee/Apprentice Surveyors, supporting their development and coordinating workload. The successful candidate will investigate defects, complaints and service issues, ensuring residents receive timely, professional resolutions, while contributing to service development and continuous improvement initiatives. They will build strong partnerships with internal teams, contractors, healthcare professionals and external agencies, ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.