DFG Surveyor

Description:

Adaptations Surveyor (Disabled Adaptations / DFG)

Client: London Borough of Haringey
Rate: £42.21 Umbrella (Inside IR35)
Location: London (borough-based – site visits required)
DBS: Required (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Role Purpose

London Borough of Haringey is seeking an Adaptations Surveyor to deliver a highly effective, responsive, and professional disabled adaptations service. You’ll ensure works are completed to a high standard, within time targets and budget, while keeping the customer at the centre of service delivery.

This role provides a surveying service for properties requiring adaptations for a disabled occupant, including assessing the condition, suitability, and feasibility of proposed works. Where needed, you will identify building defects, diagnose causes, and specify remedies, while supporting a culture of continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Advise service users and colleagues on adaptations schemes, feasibility, and prepare scheme designs.
Manage and monitor small and large-scale adaptations projects to ensure successful delivery on schedule.
Assess the condition of existing buildings and identify/analyse defects that may impact proposed adaptations.
Prepare documentation in support of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications, as required.
Carry out pre- and post-works inspections to ensure works meet contract standards and align with Occupational Therapist (OT) recommendations.
Produce schedules of works, specifications, and AutoCAD drawings for contractor issue.
Liaise with service users, representatives, statutory authorities, and contractors to resolve queries on planned or completed works.
Work closely with and coordinate professional bodies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and legislation, including:

Health & Safety requirements
CDM Regulations
Party Wall Act (where applicable)

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building methods, developments, and related products.
Actively participate in team meetings focused on improving outcomes, best practice standards, and service development.
Fulfil responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and departmental procedures.
Commit to ongoing professional development through mandatory and role-relevant training.

Generic Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding and compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection, and other statutory requirements.
Show commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
Use a range of IT systems effectively to manage workload, record actions, and report progress.
Undertake any other temporary duties aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential

HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a related discipline or qualified by experience in a similar role.
Proven experience delivering disabled adaptations projects to time and quality, including planning, managing, and monitoring programmes of work.
Knowledge of the legislative and procedural frameworks relating to Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG).
Ability to plan and deliver building works for disabled occupants, managing multiple workstreams and priorities.
Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, asbestos awareness, and Health & Safety legislation.
Ability to monitor and interpret KPI data and use it to assess contractor performance.
Strong workload management skills, able to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
Proficient user of AutoCAD.
Strong communication skills, able to explain technical schedules and plans in an accessible way and keep customers updated throughout.
Desirable

Local authority experience in housing/adaptations services.
Experience working directly alongside Occupational Therapists and wider multi-disciplinary teams