At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist clients with housing adaptations and collaborate with various professionals to deliver essential services.
- Company: Local Authority client in Northamptonshire focused on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and a contract lasting over 12 months.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by helping them adapt their homes.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing surveying and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 40 £ per hour.
Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Private Sector Housing Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Northamptonshire. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working and £35-40 per hour umbrella, with a contract length of 12 months+.
Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
- 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.
Private Sector Housing Surveyor employer: Opus People Solutions
Opus People Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements and a focus on meaningful community impact in Northamptonshire, employees are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of clients while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.
