Adaptations Surveyor

Job Title: Aids Surveyor
Location: North London
Salary: £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month ongoing contract

Overview We are seeking an experienced Aids Surveyor to support the delivery of disabled adaptations and housing improvement schemes. You will play a key role in assessing properties, designing adaptation schemes, and ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise service users and colleagues on adaptation schemes and their feasibility
• Prepare scheme designs and technical drawings (including AutoCAD)
• Manage and monitor both large and small-scale projects to ensure timely and successful delivery
• Inspect existing buildings to assess condition and identify defects affecting proposed adaptations
• Prepare documentation for Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications
• Carry out pre- and post-works inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and Occupational Therapist recommendations
• Produce schedules of works and specifications for contractor issue
• Liaise with service users, families, contractors, statutory bodies, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with legislation including Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and Party Wall Act
• Work collaboratively with professionals to ensure statutory and quality standards are met
• Stay up to date with modern construction methods, materials, and industry developments
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives
• Uphold Health & Safety responsibilities in line with council policies and procedures
• Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory training

Requirements

• Proven experience in building surveying, adaptations, or housing works
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and building pathology
• Experience producing AutoCAD drawings and technical specifications
• Understanding of DFG processes and disability adaptation requirements
• Knowledge of H&S legislation, CDM regulations, and statutory compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and service users
• Competent in IT systems and digital reporting tools
• DBS check required (Disclosure and Barring Service)

PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.