Senior Surveyor

Posted 09 June 2025
Salary £35 - £40 per hour
LocationNorthamptonshire
Job type Contract
Reference23974

Job description

Senior Surveyor - Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
Location: North Northamptonshire (Hybrid - site visits required, remote work available)
Rate: £35-£40 per hour (flexible, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Short to Medium-Term Assignment
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to support our Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) Team in delivering essential services to residents. This is a flexible, impactful role ideal for someone with a strong background in housing adaptations and local authority work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct home visits to assess and survey properties
  • Prepare technical schedules of work, specifications, and scaled drawings using AutoCAD
  • Develop tender packages and obtain quotations from approved contractors
  • Coordinate and submit applications for planning permission, building regulations, and party wall agreements where applicable

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience delivering DFGs
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and technical drawing preparation
  • Strong understanding of planning and building regulations
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
  • Previous experience working within a local authority setting is highly desirable

Workload & Flexibility:

  • 5-10 surveys per month
  • Site visits are required, but the remainder of the work can be completed remotely
  • Flexible working pattern available