Job Title: Adaptations Surveyor
Location: London
Day Rate: £280
Contract Type: 6 months
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you want to help those facing challenges in accessing their homes? We are looking for an experienced Adaptations Surveyor to join a local authority team and play a vital role in improving the quality of life for residents by designing, planning, and overseeing adaptations to their homes.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a candidate experienced in surveying, designing, and managing home adaptation projects. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong knowledge of housing, building regulations, and relevant legislation (e.g., The Housing Act, grant regulations).
- A proven track record of managing multiple projects and working within strict timelines.
- The ability to provide expert technical advice on repairs and improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage an individual caseload, providing tailored solutions for clients.
- Design and specify home adaptation schemes that enable people to access all facilities in their homes.
- Oversee the management of works on-site, ensuring they are carried out to a high standard.
- Apply relevant legislation and regulations when agreeing on projects.
- Liaise with various council departments, including building control, planning services, and social services, to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
- Work closely with external bodies such as water authorities and energy suppliers.
- Assist in managing an expenditure of £2m for adaptation projects.
- Conduct structural and technical surveys of clients' homes to assess the need for repairs and improvements.
- Prepare drawings, schedules of work, and specifications for Building Control, Planning Authorities, and Grant approval.
- Lead site meetings with applicants, builders, and other stakeholders to discuss progress and assess valuations for payment.
- Prepare reports for projects exceeding £15k for the Adaptations Board and projects above £30k for the Executive Board.
- Respond to enquiries from councillors, MPs, and the Local Government Ombudsman regarding specific cases.
- Utilise external technical resources when necessary, in consultation with the Senior Surveyor or Service Manager.
If you are a skilled surveyor with a passion for improving lives and making homes more accessible, we would love to hear from you!
Next steps:
If you are interested in this opportunity or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Lola Balogun by phone or email.
Even if you feel that this particular role may not be the right fit for you, we still encourage you to reach out as we may have other suitable opportunities that align with your career aspirations.