Position: Senior Technical Surveyor (Grade 10)
Location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 13+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 32.85 per hour
Job Reference: OR109099
Job Responsibilities
- Manage Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) projects from initial assessment through to completion.
- Carry out property surveys and assess the suitability of home adaptations for people with disabilities.
- Design home adaptations and prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Produce specifications, schedules of work, and submit Planning and Building Regulations applications.
- Act as the Principal Designer under CDM Regulations, ensuring health and safety compliance throughout projects.
- Manage project budgets, contractor procurement, quotations, and contract delivery.
- Monitor construction works through site inspections, quality checks, and final approvals.
- Ensure projects comply with Building Regulations, planning requirements, asbestos regulations, and other relevant legislation.
- Maintain accurate project records, financial documentation, and case management information.
- Work closely with Occupational Therapists, contractors, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and clients to deliver suitable home adaptations.
- Support and mentor technical officers and contribute to service improvements and best practices.
- Manage multiple projects while ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Person Specification
- Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Architecture, or a related construction discipline.
- Proven experience as a Building Surveyor, Architectural Surveyor, or Architect.
- Experience delivering Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) or home adaptation projects.
- Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning processes, and housing construction.
- Experience acting as a Principal Designer under CDM Regulations 2015.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and preparing technical drawings.
- Experience managing construction projects, contractors, budgets, and contracts.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to clients and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Empathetic approach when working with people with disabilities and their families.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Pay: £32.85 per hour
Experience:
- Building Surveyor, Architectural Surveyor, or Architect: 2 years (required)
- Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) or home adaptation projects: 2 years (required)
- preparing technical drawings using AutoCAD: 2 years (required)
- Principal Designer under CDM Regulations: 2 years (required)
- onstruction contractors, project budgets: 2 years (required)
- site inspections and quality assurance : 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Degree or HND in Building Surveying, Architecture, (required)
- Full UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
