Private Sector Housing Surveyor

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Northampton to assist with the appointment of a Private Sector Housing Surveyor, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay : £24.50 - £34.00 per hour

Summary

The Private Sector Housing Surveyor will support the Disabled Facilities Grants Team in delivering mandatory adaptation grants for residents in private sector housing. The role involves carrying out property surveys, preparing technical specifications and drawings, managing adaptation projects from design through to completion, and providing advice and support to clients, contractors, Occupational Therapists, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes to assess needs and advise on suitable adaptations in conjunction with Occupational Therapists.
• Undertake property surveys and prepare technical schedules of work, specifications, drawings, and designs.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, solicitors, Occupational Therapists, social workers, contractors, and other external stakeholders.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate contractor submissions, and provide recommendations.
• Prepare tender documentation and evaluate tenders where applicable.
• Coordinate and submit applications for planning permission, building regulations approval, and party wall matters.

Qualification

• A good standard of education (e.g., A Levels, HND or equivalent).
• Professional qualification in Building Studies, Construction, or a related discipline.

Essentials

• Experience and/or knowledge of building surveying, housing, construction, or related fields.
• Understanding of building construction, health and safety requirements, and building control procedures.
• Knowledge of contract administration, procurement processes, and project management principles.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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