Technical Surveyor - Adaptations and DFG
About the company
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.
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!
Your tasks
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.
- 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.
Requirements
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.
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!
What we offer
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.
How to apply
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Other
Technical Surveyor - Adaptations *Location: Wolverhampton - West Midlands**
- Hybrid work - office/site/visits
- Rates: £30.77/h Umbrella
- 37 hours /week work
- Contract :6 months
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