Voids & Aids And Adaptations Surveyor

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Voids & Aids and Adaptations Surveyor for a social housing client in Basildon, Essex. The role is initially a 6-month contract with hybrid working.

The successful candidate will inspect empty properties, identify repairs and adaptations, and prepare schedules of work to meet lettable standards, coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property surveying, repairs and refurbishment.
• Ability to produce detailed schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Experience coordinating with residents, contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out void property inspections and identify defects or improvements.
• Prepare schedules of work and cost estimates to achieve lettable standards.
• Prioritise remedial works based on property demand and letting requirements.
• Assess feasibility of aids and adaptations with OT input.
• Coordinate with residents, contractors and internal teams to agree specifications.
• Inspect completed adaptations for quality and compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance against budgets and schedules.
• Undertake site inspections to check workmanship and address defects.
• Work with Allocations and Lettings teams to minimise delays and restore occupancy.

Skills

Residential property surveying

Cost estimates & schedules

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Aids & adaptations experience

Education

HND in Building Surveying

IOSH or NEBOSH health & safety qualification

Membership of RICS or CIOB

Job description

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Voids & Aids and Adaptations Surveyor on behalf of a social housing client in Basildon, Essex.

Offered initially on a 6-month contract with hybrid working, this role would suit a surveyor with strong residential property experience, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage works from initial inspection through to completion.

The Role

You will be responsible for inspecting empty properties, identifying necessary repairs and improvements, and preparing schedules of work to bring homes up to the required lettable standard. You will also assess aids and adaptations for existing residents, ensuring properties meet individual needs and support safe, independent living.

Working closely with contractors, residents, occupational therapists and internal stakeholders, you will help deliver high-quality, cost-effective works within agreed timescales and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out void property inspections, identifying defects, damage, repairs and required improvements.
• Prepare detailed schedules of work and cost estimates to achieve the agreed lettable standard.
• Prioritise remedial works in line with property demand and letting requirements.
• Assess the feasibility and scope of aids and adaptations, taking account of Occupational Therapist (OT) recommendations.
• Liaise with residents, contractors and internal teams to agree specifications and coordinate works.
• Inspect completed adaptations to ensure they meet the required standards and intended purpose.
• Raise works orders using schedules of rates, ensuring value for money and compliance with delegated budgets.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed specifications, costs and target completion dates.
• Undertake site inspections throughout the works, checking workmanship and ensuring defects are addressed.
• Work closely with Allocations and Lettings teams to minimise delays and return empty homes to occupation as quickly as possible.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in residential property surveying, repairs and refurbishment, together with a good understanding of aids and adaptations within a social housing environment.

You will ideally bring:

• An HND in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS or CIOB.
• An IOSH or NEBOSH health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience inspecting residential properties and specifying repair or refurbishment works.
• Experience assessing aids and adaptations requirements and determining feasibility.
• The ability to produce accurate schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Experience monitoring contractors to ensure works are delivered to specification, within budget and on time.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with residents.
• Good written, numerical and IT skills.
• Experience using property maintenance or works order management systems.