Senior Technical Surveyor – 12 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Assessments:
  
  
  
  • Evaluate applications for DFGs and determine funding eligibility.
    
  
  
  • Conduct financial assessments and advise on funding options.
    
  
  
  • Prepare recommendations and funding decisions.
    
  
  

• Project Design & Specification:
  
  
  
  • Develop detailed specifications and architectural drawings using AutoCAD.
    
  
  
  • Design various home adaptations, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations.
    
  
  

• Principal Designer Duties:
  
  
  
  • Fulfill the role of Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.
    
  
  
  • Coordinate health and safety requirements and prepare Health & Safety Files.
    
  
  

• Planning & Building Control:
  
  
  
  • Prepare and submit planning and building regulations applications.
    
  
  
  • Liaise with relevant teams throughout project delivery.
    
  
  

• Contract & Project Management:
  
  
  
  • Obtain and assess tenders, oversee contractor performance, and manage project budgets.
    
  
  

• Site Inspections:
  
  
  
  • Conduct site visits to monitor quality and resolve technical issues.
    
  
  

• Budget Management:
  
  
  
  • Manage project budgets, monitor grant allocations, and process invoices.
    
  
  

• Partnership Working:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, social care teams, and other partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
    
  
  

• Case & Data Management:
  
  
  
  • Maintain accurate records and produce performance reports as required.
    
  
  

• Extensive experience with Disabled Facilities Grants and home adaptations.
  


• Previous experience in roles such as Senior Technical Surveyor, Building Surveyor, or Architect.
  


• Proficiency in managing construction projects and preparing technical drawings with AutoCAD.
  


• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and CDM Regulations 2015.
  


• Experience working with vulnerable residents and managing contractors.
  


• Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Architecture, or a related field.
  


• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
  

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
  


• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
  


• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  


• Empathy and problem-solving abilities.
  

Working Environment

• Hybrid working arrangement with regular travel across Somerset.
  


• Frequent home visits to clients with disabilities.
  


• Work across occupied residential properties and live construction sites.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £44.99 (Umbrella).
  


• Opportunity to deliver impactful home adaptation projects.
  


• Work within a respected Housing Adaptations Service.
  


• Essential experience with DFGs and AutoCAD.