Aids & Adaptations Surveyor

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for an Aids & Adaptations Surveyor to join a local authority based in Westminster. My client are paying a rate of 37.79p/h Umbrella.

About the Role

My client is looking for a skilled and dedicated Technical Officer to join our team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality adaptations and improvements for older, disabled, and vulnerable residents, ensuring they can live comfortably and safely in their homes.

Reporting to the Team Manager/Service Lead , you will work on a hybrid basis, combining office-based, home, and on-site work. You will play a vital role in designing, commissioning, and supervising works that directly impact the quality of life for residents.

This position is pivotal in supporting our mission to provide a responsive and efficient service for residents in need of home adaptations.

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.

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.

Title: Aids & Adaptations Surveyor

Day Rate: 37.79p/h Umbrella

Location: Westminster, London