Adaptation Surveyor – AR

Job Details

Adaptation Surveyor

Service Area: Adult Social Services – Surveying Team
Grade: PO3
Reports to: Surveying Team Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Adaptation Surveyor to join the Adult Social Services Surveying Team. You will provide a professional surveying service for properties requiring adaptations for disabled occupants, ensuring works are suitable, high quality, delivered within agreed timescales and within budget.

You will assess properties for the feasibility of adaptations, identify building defects where required, prepare designs and specifications, and manage works through to completion. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs), residents, contractors, housing teams and other professional services to ensure adaptations meet the needs of the service user.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess properties to determine their condition, suitability and feasibility for disabled adaptations.
  • Deliver and manage major and minor adaptation projects from initial assessment through to completion.
  • Work closely with Occupational Therapists to translate recommendations into practical building solutions.
  • Prepare Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) documentation where required.
  • Identify and diagnose building defects and recommend appropriate remedial works.
  • Prepare schedules of works, specifications and AutoCAD drawings for contractors.
  • Carry out pre- and post-works inspections to ensure works meet specifications, contract standards and OT recommendations.
  • Monitor contractors, programmes, costs and performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standard.
  • Liaise with residents, representatives, contractors, Housing, Planning, Building Control, Highways and other professional bodies.
  • Ensure works comply with relevant legislation and requirements, including Building Regulations, Health & Safety, CDM and Party Wall legislation.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building methods, products and developments relevant to adaptations.
  • Monitor and interpret KPI information and use this to assess contractor performance.
  • Contribute to service improvement, best practice and team development.

About You

You will have:

  • HNC/HND or equivalent professional qualification in Building Surveying or a related subject, or relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience delivering disabled adaptations / major adaptations.
  • Previous experience working with Occupational Therapists and Social Care professionals.
  • Experience planning, managing and monitoring building works and contractor programmes.
  • Knowledge of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and the relevant legislative/procedural framework.
  • Good knowledge of Building Regulations, asbestos awareness and Health & Safety legislation.
  • Proven ability to identify and assess building defects.
  • Experience monitoring contractor performance and KPIs.
  • Proficiency using AutoCAD to produce drawings.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information and proposed works clearly to residents.
  • Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements

  • The role involves visiting properties and working independently, including outdoor/site-based work.
  • A DBS check is required for this position.
  • Good IT skills are required, including accurate recording of case notes and uploading documentation to systems such as Mosaic.