Building Surveyor

6 months ago


Bexley, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

Exciting New Opportunity as a Building Surveyor in the London Borough of Bexley

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Our client has a fantastic vacancy in our Regeneration Communities and Customer Services department within Housing Services/Residential Services.

**Job Title**: Building Surveyor (Adaptations)

**Contract**:Ongoing (3 month rolling)

**Hybrid Working**:2/3 days on sight per week but can be flexible.

**Pay Rate**: Competitive depending on experience.

**Purpose of the Job**:
As a Building Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in providing a comprehensive surveying service to facilitate improvements and adaptations to service users' homes in line with legislative requirements and the Council's policies. Your work will contribute directly to enhancing the quality of living for residents.

**Duties**:
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- Conduct detailed surveys of properties, providing measurements and readings as required.
- Decide on the most appropriate building work/adaptation following inspections.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Health professionals to determine suitable adaptations.
- Interpret legislation related to Disabled Facilities Grants to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
- Prepare detailed specifications of work funded by grants or loans, including drawings and technical specifications.
- Analyse quotations from builders for accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Negotiate costs with builders to minimise liability and stay within the approved budget.
- Supervise contracts, ensuring quality, conducting site visits, approving payments, and resolving disputes.

**Requirements**:
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- HNC or HND in Building Surveying (E)
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Builders or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (D)
- Experience in supervising contracts for residential property adaptations, maintenance, repair, and improvement (E)
- Experience in providing services to older people and people with disabilities (D)
- Ability to produce professional standard drawings and specifications, including adaptations for people with disabilities (D)
- Understanding of domestic building construction, defects diagnosis, and adaptation work identification (E)
- Commitment to a client-centred approach to service delivery (D)
- Familiarity with Housing and Disabled Facilities Grants (E)
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (E)
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and organise work efficiently (E)
- Computer literacy (E)
- Sensitive and tactful in dealing with people (D)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.



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