We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Somerset to assist with the appointment of a Senior Technical Surveyor on a 6.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £31.85 - £43.99 per hour
Summary:
The Senior Technical Surveyor manages and supervises construction projects to deliver the Councils statutory role regarding Disabled Facility Grants (DFG). The role involves acting as the Principal Designer to design, specify, and project manage intermediate-scale adaptations (ranging from £2k to £300k) from inception to completion. A core focus is working with empathy to meet the needs of clients with various disabilities, ensuring they can maintain independence in their home environment.
Responsibilities:
* Plan, manage, and monitor construction phases, including large extensions and property repairs, while ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Permission, and Health & Safety (CDM) regulations
* Determine DFG eligibility, undertake financial means tests, manage project budgets (with autonomy to agree spend up to £40k), and oversee contractor quotations and invoices
* Develop relationships with contractors, monitor the quality of work through site inspections, and negotiate in matters of dispute.
* Provide ongoing support and mentoring to technical officers and caseworkers within the Housing Adaptations Team
Qualifications:
* Degree or HND in Surveying, Architecture, or an equivalent professional qualification is essential.
Essentials:
* Prior experience as a Building Surveyor or Architect, ideally within a council or home improvement agency.
* Comprehensive understanding of Building Regulations, CDM regulations 2015, and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
* Proven experience in undertaking feasibility studies, financial management, and managing external contractors.
* Detailed knowledge of statutory legislation relating to home adaptations and the DFG process.
* A current driving licence and access to a car is required for travel across Somerset to visit clients.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
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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