Technical Surveyor - Adaptations And DFG

Adecco (Portugal); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Technical Surveyor to join a Home Improvement Agency team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This hybrid role involves office visits and site work to deliver essential housing adaptations under DFGs, with a 6-month contract and a rate of £30.77 per hour (Umbrella).

You will survey, design bathrooms, supervise refurbishment works, certify completions, and collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• HNC/BTEC in building surveying or equivalent experience.
• Valid CSCS card preferred.
• HHSRS knowledge and application.
• Knowledge of adaptations work and DFG guidelines.
• Experience preparing specifications and supervising refurbishment works.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Empathetic approach with resilience and commitment to development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and produce schedules while monitoring programmed work.
• Design bathroom plans and layout via Visio before sending to the architectural team.
• Oversee and inspect work to ensure adherence to plans and specs.
• Certify completion of work and enable payments as appropriate.
• Support smooth HIA operations and engage with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and provide housing input for complex care cases.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and proactive risk assessment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Communication

Customer service

Technical plans

Education

HNC/BTEC in building surveying

Tools

Visio

Job description

Technical Surveyor - Adaptations

Location: Wolverhampton - West Midlands

• Hybrid work - office/site/visits
• Rates: £30.77/h Umbrella
• 37 hours/week work
• Contract :6 months

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Technical Surveyor to join their Home Improvement Agency (HIA) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering essential housing adaptations that ensure residents can live safely and independently in their homes.

About the Role:

As a Technical Surveyor within the HIA, you will be responsible for the effective specification and delivery of all works under the Housing Assistance Policy, particularly focusing on Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). Your expertise will help create homes that are safe, warm, and tailored to the needs of individuals, ensuring they can maintain their independence for as long as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveys and produce schedules while monitoring performance and managing programmed work in compliance with legislation and current regulations.
• Design bathrooms plans and layout via Visio before sending them to architectural team
• Oversee and inspect work in progress to ensure adherence to plans and specifications, guaranteeing satisfactory workmanship and materials.
• Certify the completion of work, enabling full or partial payments where appropriate.
• Support the smooth operation of the HIA, contributing to team performance targets and engaging positively with customers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, providing housing input to complex care cases to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to risk assessment and safe working practises.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications: HNC/BTEC in building surveying/studies or equivalent experience; a valid CSCS card is preferred.
• HHSRS knowledge and application
• Knowledge of adaptations work, DFG grants guidelines
• Experience: Proven experience in a construction environment, specifically in preparing specifications and supervising refurbishment works.
• Skills: Strong organisational and project management abilities; excellent communication and customer service skills; and the capability to interpret and create technical plans.
• Attributes: An empathetic approach to customers with varying needs, resilience in high-pressure situations, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents within the community.
• Work in an engaging and supportive environment that values innovation, diversity, and personal development.
• Participate in exciting projects that make a real difference to people's lives.

If you are driven by a passion for delivering exceptional housing services and making a positive impact in your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Embrace the chance to contribute to a rewarding mission and join our client's dedicated team. Your expertise can help shape the future of housing adaptations in the community!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.