DFG Surveyor

12 MONTH CONTRACT Local authority in Northamptonshire are currently looking for a private sector housing surveyor. Purpose of the role: 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 where applicable • Co-ordinate and submit applications for planning permission, building regulations approval and party wall where appropriate 12 months 37 hours per week Hybrid £35 - £40 an hour If you would like to discuss the role further please apply for the role and one of the property team will call you to discuss