DFG Surveyor

12 MONTH CONTRACT

Local authority in Northamptonshire are currently looking for a private sector housing surveyor. 

Purpose of the role: 

Assist the Disabled Facilities Grants Team in Private Sector Housing, with the survey, design and tender package for the operational delivery of mandatory adaptation grants.

• Provide advice and support throughout the process to clients, contractors and Occupational Therapists

• Visit clients in their own homes to discuss their needs and advise on adaptations available to them in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Service

• Survey, prepare technical schedules of work/specifications and drawings, as appropriate, taking into account the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist, as well as the client’s own needs and wishes

• Liaise with external consultations, including architects, engineers, solicitors, banks, building societies, the Occupational Therapy Service, social workers and voluntary organisations where necessary to make timely progress with cases

• Obtain quotations from approved contractors and/or contractors requested by clients, complete evaluations and make recommendations accordingly

• Prepare files for tendering exercises and evaluate tenders where applicable

• Co-ordinate and submit applications for planning permission, building regulations approval and party wall where appropriate

12 months 

37 hours per week 

Hybrid 

£35 - £40 an hour 

If you would like to discuss the role further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss.