Senior adaptation surveyor. Access consultant. Adaptation building works

Job Opportunity: Aids and Adaptations Surveyor Are you an experienced professional with a passion for making homes more accessible and inclusive? We are looking for a dedicated Aids and Adaptations Manager to join our team and take responsibility for coordinating essential modifications to properties to meet the needs of residents with disabilities. This is a vital role where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on people's lives by improving their living conditions and ensuring their homes are fully accessible. Key Responsibilities: Manage Referrals: Oversee and manage all referrals for the provision of aids and adaptations for tenants with disabilities. Collaborate with Professionals: Arrange and attend joint site visits with occupational therapists to assess properties for adaptation viability. Provide Specialist Advice: Offer expert advice on the suitability of properties for proposed modifications. Support Senior Management: Collate and present information to assist senior management in making decisions on major adaptations. Tenant Support: Work with the Tenancy Sustainment Team to explore options for tenants who may benefit from moving to more suitable properties. Property Assessments: Carry out assessments of potential void properties to evaluate their suitability for adaptations. Prepare Work Specifications: Develop detailed specifications for minor and small-scale major adaptations such as wet rooms, ramp access, and accessible kitchens. Monitor Works: Oversee adaptation works from start to finish, ensuring compliance with requirements, and sign off on completed projects. Liaise with Stakeholders: Work closely with architects, contractors, occupational therapists, and tenants to ensure smooth delivery of extension works and other modifications. Budget Management: Oversee the Aids and Adaptations budget, ensuring the effective use of resources and accuracy in contractor payments. Contractor Performance: Monitor and manage contractor performance to ensure high standards of quality, health and safety, and compliance with specifications. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in property management, construction, or related fields. Knowledge of disability access requirements and building adaptations. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various professionals. Financial acumen to manage budgets, review invoices, and challenge errors. A proactive and solution-focused approach with strong attention to detail