Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Colchester
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
We are seeking an experienced DFG Surveyor to join our housing adaptations team, delivering essential home modification works funded through the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) scheme.
You will play a key role in enabling residents with disabilities to live safely and independently in their homes by assessing, designing, and delivering suitable adaptations in partnership with Occupational Therapists and contractors.
Location: Colchester / Hybrid / Site-based across local authority area
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out detailed home surveys to assess suitability for adaptations
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs) to determine client requirements
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and schedules of work
• Produce accurate cost estimates and feasibility assessments
• Manage DFG cases from initial assessment through to completion
• Oversee contractors and ensure works are delivered to specification
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks, and progress monitoring
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations (Part M) and health & safety standards
• Liaise with residents, families, contractors, and council officers
• Manage variations, valuations, and project documentation
Skills & Experience Required
• Experience in building surveying, architecture, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of domestic construction and accessibility standards
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) processes (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to produce and interpret technical drawings (AutoCAD desirable)
• Experience managing contractors and site works
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site visits
What We Offer
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• Varied and meaningful project work supporting independent living
• Supportive multidisciplinary team (including OTs and housing officers)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on vulnerable residents’ quality of life
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