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HIA Surveyor
Westminster
Contract
29.30 per hour
Our client is looking for an experienced HIA Surveyor.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake design, tendering, commissioning, and supervision of home improvement works for older, disabled, or vulnerable individuals.
Conduct detailed property surveys to assess and agree on technical feasibility and cost-effective solutions for adaptation schemes.
Maintain and review a list of approved contractors and develop framework agreements, ensuring value for money and adherence to policies.
Seek and evaluate competitive tenders for building works, provide instructions to contractors, and monitor progress to ensure high standards.
Regularly communicate with service users and partners, ensuring they are informed and involved in all decisions.
Manage the delivery of adaptation work, including coordination with contractors, inspecting works, and ensuring timely completion.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
Formal qualification in building surveying or a similar technical field, or a recognized technical qualification in a building-related course.
Enhanced DBS check (required).
In-depth knowledge of the Disabled Facilities Grant and experience in surveying for disability adaptations in local authority housing or similar settings.
Proven experience in creating schedules of work, including drawings, and managing the delivery of adaptations, from inception to completion.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with vulnerable individuals.
Key Competencies
We are looking for a candidate who:
Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates the ability to convey complex information in a way that is meaningful and easily understood by vulnerable individuals.
Is Self-Motivated and Organized: Takes initiative, manages their workload efficiently, and embraces continuous learning.
Manages Time Effectively:
Prioritizes tasks and maintains a strong commitment to established processes.
Shows Flexibility: Adopts a flexible approach to work, taking responsibility for agreed tasks in collaboration with the team manager.
Solves Problems Proactively: Identifies challenges, collaborates with the team manager, implements agreed actions, and evaluates outcomes.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
