Job Description

Location: Victoria, London (SW1)

Rate: £288.98 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 26 Weeks (with potential for extension)

DBS: Required

A well-established London Local Authority, is looking to appoint an experienced Specialist Surveyor to join their Home Improvement team on an initial 26-week contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on delivering specialist disability adaptations and home improvement projects that have a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable residents across the borough.

Please note: Previous experience delivering disability adaptations is essential. Unfortunately, applications without this experience cannot be considered.

The Role

As Specialist Surveyor, you'll manage the delivery of a wide range of adaptations and home improvement works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and in line with current legislation.

You'll oversee a varied caseload from initial assessment through to completion, working closely with residents, contractors, Occupational Therapists and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing specialist disability adaptations including Level Access Showers, stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, ramps and ceiling track hoists.

Delivering home improvement and disrepair works, including damp and mould remediation.

Carrying out pre, mid and post-work inspections to ensure quality and compliance.

Managing repairs to existing adaptations and responding to urgent maintenance issues.

Supervising and supporting Surveyors and Trainee Surveyors.

Managing contractor performance, quality standards and programme delivery.

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and council policies.

Investigating complaints, resolving defects and driving continuous service improvements.

About You

To be considered, you'll have:

Proven experience delivering disability adaptations within residential properties (essential).

Experience specifying and managing works including Level Access Showers, stairlifts, wheelchair lifts, ramps or similar adaptations.

Strong knowledge of residential repairs, maintenance, disrepair, damp and mould.

Experience managing contractors and overseeing projects from specification through to completion.

Previous experience supervising or mentoring technical staff.

A good understanding of relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside vulnerable residents and partner organisations.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied and complex workload.

Qualifications

Degree in Building Surveying or a related built environment discipline.

Professional membership (MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent) or working towards chartership is desirable.

What's on Offer

Central London office, less than a five-minute walk from Victoria Station.

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to residents' lives.

Varied and rewarding workload within a supportive team environment.

Please note: This is a site-based role and requires a regular presence across the borough to support service delivery. A DBS check will be required before appointment