Job Description

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Private Sector Housing Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Northamptonshire.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working and £35-40 per hour umbrella, with a contract length of 12 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional qualification in Building Studies/Construction
• Experience or awareness of building surveying/design or other housing/construction related fields
• Experience in case project management, supervising contracts for building works, involving preparation of technical specifications, interim payments, variations and final certifications
• Understanding of building construction, health and safety, and building control procedures.
• Awareness of procurement processes including arranging and supervising contracts
• Previous experience within Local Government

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.