Aids and Adaptations Surveyor

We are seeking an Aids and Adaptations Surveyor to join our Housing Service team where you will play a vital part in enabling residents with disabilities to live independently and safely in their homes.

You will be responsible for assessing, specifying, and managing a wide range of property adaptations from minor modifications such as grab rails and ramps, to major projects including wet rooms, structural alterations, refurbishments, and extensions.

Working closely with Occupational Therapists, tenants, contractors, and internal teams, you will be responsible for managing projects from referral through to completion, ensuring all works comply with statutory requirements, building regulations, health and safety legislation, and council procedures.

Key duties of the role include:

Assessing referrals for adaptations and providing clear recommendations for adaptations.
Conducting property inspections and preparing feasibility reports, technical specifications, drawings, and schedules of work.
Managing adaptation projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Overseeing contractors and consultants, administering contracts and monitoring performance against KPIs.
Liaising with tenants, OTs, and stakeholders to translate assessed needs into practical, safe solutions.
Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements, Equality Act, and Health & Safety legislation.
Monitoring budgets, verifying invoices, and contributing to financial planning for the adaptations programme.

In order to be competent in this role it is essential that you have detailed knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM Regulations, along with having:

HNC/HND in Building Studies or significant relevant experience.
Extensive experience managing improvement contracts in occupied residential properties.
Experience in managing disabled adaptations within people’s homes.
Strong project management and contract administration skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A clean driving licence.

It would be desirable if you have a relevant degree or professional qualification (CIOB or RICS membership, or working towards it) and previous experience in a Local Authority housing or housing association environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. You will be part of a supportive team, working on varied and meaningful projects that directly improve the independence and wellbeing of residents across the borough.

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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingram Head of Housing Assets, on 01233 330428

When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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