Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership present a unique opportunity to join the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) based in Twickenham. The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is a well-established team specialising in home adaptations and improvements for a diverse client base. In partnership with local and central government, we strive to improve living conditions and make homes more accessible and safe.
The HIA works closely with the Occupational Therapy service to meet the individual needs of clients, which enables them to continue to live independently for longer.
About the role
The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is looking to appoint a competent and detail-oriented Senior Surveyor to work in the borough of Richmond. Your role will involve assessing home environments, drawing up plans for adaptations and improvements, and ensuring all projects comply with relevant regulations and quality standards. You will be required to carry out full property surveys, explain options, produce detailed drawings/plans, and produce detailed schedules of work. You will be expected to manage a number of projects whilst delivering and meeting targets. You will also need to demonstrate that you are able to manage and monitor the work of contractors to ensure that they meet key performance indicators, ensuring that adaptations are completed to the specified standard. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Previous experience
in a similar role, ideally within a home improvement agency or related sector. Qualifications : Surveying, building or construction related qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND, CIOB) or min 5 years’ experience working as a surveyor. Experience with private sector
grants and an understanding of the Disabled Facilities Grant process. Strong technical knowledge
aptitude and proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CAD, project management tools). Experience of working with clients who are vulnerable
due to old age, physical disabilities, and mental health. Closing Date:
Friday 7th February (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
Week commencing 10th February 2025 Interview Date:
Week commencing 24th February 2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. Salary:
Starting Salary from £42,192 based on Skills Knowledge and experience.
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The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is looking to appoint a competent and detail-oriented Senior Surveyor to work in the borough of Richmond. Your role will involve assessing home environments, drawing up plans for adaptations and improvements, and ensuring all projects comply with relevant regulations and quality standards. You will be required to carry out full property surveys, explain options, produce detailed drawings/plans, and produce detailed schedules of work. You will be expected to manage a number of projects whilst delivering and meeting targets. You will also need to demonstrate that you are able to manage and monitor the work of contractors to ensure that they meet key performance indicators, ensuring that adaptations are completed to the specified standard. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Previous experience
in a similar role, ideally within a home improvement agency or related sector. Qualifications : Surveying, building or construction related qualification (e.g. BTEC, HND, CIOB) or min 5 years’ experience working as a surveyor. Experience with private sector
grants and an understanding of the Disabled Facilities Grant process. Strong technical knowledge
aptitude and proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CAD, project management tools). Experience of working with clients who are vulnerable
due to old age, physical disabilities, and mental health. Closing Date:
Friday 7th February (23.59) Shortlisting Date:
Week commencing 10th February 2025 Interview Date:
Week commencing 24th February 2025 We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan. Salary:
Starting Salary from £42,192 based on Skills Knowledge and experience.
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