Job Description
Aids and Adaptations Housing Surveyor Experience of dealing with challenging customers, contractors and others, face-to-face, in writing and on the phone
Aids and Adaptations Housing Surveyor Excellent communication skills – demonstrates an ability to covert complex technical language to plain English, simple language. Excellent numeracy skills
Case management experience, proven high level of accuracy in record keeping/data entry
Demonstrate a competence in a technical drawing package (ie CAD or Visio)
Experience of liaising with colleagues from other departments and building strong professional relationships
Must have a basic understanding of necessary and appropriate, reasonable and practicable, as well as the adaptation requirements
Knowledge of construction, housing and related legislation, with specific understanding of CDM Regs and asbestos awareness
Must have a can-do attitude, self-motivated, team-player
Must be able to work under pressure with high/demanding case load/able to prioritise own workload to meet critical timescales
Must current/valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and must be available for site visits every day
Aids and Adaptations Housing Surveyor Ability to undertake site survey, assess feasibility and produce plans and specifications – at least 2 years experience of this (moderate complexity).
Must have experience of challenging what is considered reasonable and practicable (and a deep understanding of) with other professionals and clients
Aids and Adaptations Housing Surveyor Review prices and challenge errors. Ensure works are completed to a satisfactory standard / certification received.
Demonstrates an ability to identify defects and propose remedials works to resolve, based on HHSRS assessment
Advanced technical / building construction knowledge
Advanced knowledge and use of CDM Regs in adaptation projects (or other projects) – undertaking risk assessments, competent in asbestos awareness and the ability to review / critique health and safety documentation presented by a third party