At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct home surveys and manage adaptation projects for disabled residents.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives through housing adaptations.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working options, and valuable experience in the housing sector.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Building Studies or related field; experience in surveying preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
Location: Kettering
Salary: 25.00 per hour PAYE
Contract: Temp 12 months
We are looking for a Private Sector Housing Surveyor to join our clients Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) Team. You will play a key role in delivering home adaptations for disabled and vulnerable residents, helping them remain safe and independent in their own homes. This is a hybrid role but could be remote depending on assessment numbers.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out home visits, surveys, and assessments in partnership with Occupational Therapists.
- Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings, and design proposals for adaptations.
- Manage adaptation projects from initial survey through to completion.
- Obtain and evaluate contractor quotations and tenders.
- Coordinate planning permissions, building regulations approvals, and party wall matters.
- Monitor works on site, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money.
- Conduct final inspections and manage defect rectification.
- Maintain accurate records and provide performance data and reports as required.
About You
- Essential Qualification in Building Studies, Construction, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of building construction, building regulations, and health & safety requirements.
- Experience or understanding of surveying, contract administration, project management, or housing-related construction work.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, Occupational Therapists, and other stakeholders.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and relevant software packages.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Degree qualification and/or professional membership (RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ARB).
Private Sector Housing Surveyor in Northampton employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Join our dedicated team in Kettering as a Private Sector Housing Surveyor, where you will make a meaningful impact by helping disabled and vulnerable residents live safely and independently in their homes. We offer a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Our commitment to employee development ensures you will have access to training and resources that enhance your skills and career progression.
Contact Details:
Lynx Employment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
