Grants and Loans Surveyor

Job Description

Salary range: Grade 10 £45,123- £47,262 plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Grants and Loans Surveyor

About the Role

Croydon Staying Put is an agency within Croydon Council which assists older and disabled people who require assistance with repairs, improvements or adaptations to their homes to remain living independently.

The Staying Put Team is committed to improving housing standards across the private sector through the delivery of grants and loans for repairs, improvements and adaptations. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Grants and Loans Surveyor to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a building professional with experience in domestic property refurbishment, surveying and contract management to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable residents, including older people and people with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Grants and Loans Surveyor, you will:

• Manage and administer grant and loan applications from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Undertake detailed property inspections and surveys to assess defects, repair requirements and adaptation needs.
• Prepare specifications, schedules of work, drawings and cost estimates for a range of residential projects.
• Provide building surveying advice and support across all areas of the Staying Put service.
• Oversee procurement and tendering processes in accordance with contractual and council procedures.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain effective financial control across individual grant and loan cases.
• Inspect works in progress and upon completion, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally responsible working practices with contractors and partners.

• Build positive relationships with homeowners, contractors, occupational therapists and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

  About You

We are looking for an individual who combines strong technical expertise with excellent customer service and communication skills.

Essential Knowledge

• Relevant qualification, such as a BTEC in Building Studies, HNC/HND in Construction, Building Surveying, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Local Authority Housing Renewal Policies and private sector grants and loans systems.
• Sound understanding of financial systems, procedures and budget management.
• Working knowledge of the Party Wall Act.

• Understanding of the housing and adaptation needs of older people, disabled people and other vulnerable residents.

  Essential Experience

• Experience of housing renewal, building surveying or property maintenance work.
• Ability to identify building defects and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Experience of preparing drawings, schedules of work and specifications for residential properties, including drainage systems.
• Experience of managing building contracts involving maintenance, repairs, improvements and adaptations.
• Experience of undertaking tendering procedures and contract administration.

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Apply today and help us improve homes, independence and quality of life for Croydon residents.

About us

Croydon Council's Priorities

Croydon Council is committed to maintaining a sustainable financial position, listening to residents, and delivering high-quality, sustainable services.

Croydon Council is focused on:

• Creating a cleaner and safer Croydon.
• Supporting a thriving town centre and local high streets.
• Delivering a fair deal for residents.
• Improving roads and journeys across the borough.
• Creating places people are proud to call home.
• Backing families, children, young people and adults.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Subject to business needs, we are pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby employees attend the workplace for part of their working week and work remotely for the remainder.

Croydon Council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We guarantee an interview to eligible current and former members of the UK Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where the role requires one.