Accessibility and Special Projects Surveyor 

£45,000 Per Year 

Milton Keynes 

Permanent, Full Time 

1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term Contract (12 months) available 

Join Our Team as an Accessibility and Special Projects Surveyor! 

Are you passionate about creating inclusive spaces? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community? Grand Union Housing Group is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Accessibility and Special Projects Surveyor to join our team and lead the way in making homes and communities accessible for all. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Overseeing the delivery of accessibility/special project works, issue contract variations, and attend site meetings. 

• Conducting surveys/inspections for properties where accessibility or special projects are planned. 

• Preparing specifications, schedules of works, and technical drawings for adaptations and improvements. 

• Developing and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in partner local authorities. 

• Applying for DFG funding for accessibility works, submit pre/planning applications, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies and legislation. 

• Managing the implementation of Health, Safety & Compliance policies and procedures, including CDM. 

We’ve attached a full job description to help you understand what this role involves - please be sure to check it out before applying! 

What we’re looking for 

• Excellent knowledge of building regulations. 

• Up to date knowledge of policy issues relating to construction, housing maintenance and accessibility. 

• Experience of procurement and contract management. 

• Experience of delivering Disabled Facilities Grants/Work. 

• Working knowledge of the provisions of JCT and other relevant forms of Building Contracts. 

• Ability to prepare technical drawings using AutoCAD 

• Experience of preparing and submitting planning / building control applications. 

• Sound financial management & budgeting experience. 

• A Degree or demonstrable equivalent experience, in a housing or construction discipline. 

• (OR Studying for CIOB / RICS professional qualification / equivalent in surveying/building discipline.) 

Perks of working at Grand Union 

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service 

• Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%. 

• Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year. 

• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 

• Paid emergency and compassionate leave. 

• Life assurance (2x salary). 

• Generous sick pay. 

• Free annual flu jabs. 

• Paid qualification. 

• Plus more – check out the full list of benefits in the attached document! 

Here at Grand Union, we offer all of our colleagues the support and training needed to help them achieve their full potential. Please take a look at the full list of benefits attached which includes health and lifestyle perks, discounts, financial advice, flexible working, and much more. 

We believe that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs and enhances their quality of life. Join Grand Union Housing Group and be part of a team dedicated to creating homes and communities that truly make a difference. Apply now and help us build a future where everyone has a place to call home!  

Before you hit that apply button… 

Please note that we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for any of our roles. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and must be able to provide evidence of your Right to Work. 

A full driving licence is essential for this role. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. 

NO AGENCIES, please. 

Closing: 29 November 

Phone screening: 5 December 

Interviews: 8 December 

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