Adaptations Surveyor

Eden Brown

Seize an incredible opportunity for an accomplished Building Surveyor to join our clients team based in South London. As a key player, you’ll report directly to the Senior Building Surveyor, leading the delivery of building surveying services within the dynamic Disability & Home Improvement Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert advice to the public and colleagues on repair, improvement, and adaptation options for residential dwellings. This includes navigating Council policies on disabled adaptations, private sector renewal, empty properties, repairs to adaptations, handy person services, and related areas. Offer insights into assistance available from external organisations such as Central Government or energy providers.

Execute a comprehensive range of building surveying tasks, covering the identification, specification, and implementation of building and associated works for residential properties.

Efficiently procure contractors, aligning with Council Contract Standing Orders, local procedures, or utilising existing procurement arrangements like Schedule of Rates contracts or preferred provider agreements.

Skills and Proficiency:

• Proficient using MS Office products, AutoCAD, and electronic ordering systems.
• Competence in using surveying equipment.
• A keen eye to identify defects in all forms of dwellings, coupled with the ability to specify effective remedies.
• Expertise in conducting measured site surveys, designing, and specifying complex adaptations and repairs.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of current legislation, regulations, and codes of practice related to construction and adaptations.
• Possession of a Construction-related Degree, with a preference for Building Surveying.

Versatility to Act as:

• Contract Administrator, overseeing procurement, financial, and quality control aspects.
• Project Manager, adept at running complex/multiple adaptations.
• Clerk of Works for all types of adaptations and repairs to dwellings.

Required Experience:

• Proficiency in using Schedule of Rates contracts and electronic ordering systems.
• Track record of successfully managing contractors on-site.
• Effective liaison with building occupiers and professionals such as Occupational Therapists and building control.
• Familiarity with the DFG process (Desirable).
• Experience in designing complex adaptations.
• MRICS, MCIOB certification (Desirable).

Customer-Centred Approach:

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the needs of people with disabilities. Contribute to a practical and professional, customer-centred response to matters referred to the team for action.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.