Building Surveyor – Disabled Adaptations

Ipswich, Suffolk
Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Ipswich IP1 2BX
£32,020 – £37,261 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Permanent

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Building Surveyor to join our fantastic Independent Living Service delivering Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants. We need someone who shares our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our customers in the districts.

About the role

You will:

be a specialist for both councils to undertake and deliver surveys, reports, studies, designs and contracts for the delivery of Disabled Facility and Minor Adaptation Grants
lead on projects including specifying, tendering and managing contracts or works
become the main point of contact for grant applicants and be able to provide high levels of support, advice and knowledge throughout the process and the completion of the grant.

About you

You will ideally hold a relevant qualification in building surveying or construction-related discipline or have recent experience in a similar role.

Knowledge and understanding of Disabled Facility Grants would be beneficial, applicants without this would need to have the desire to undertake training in this area.

You will need to be able to prioritise work and demands placed upon you as you deliver a high-quality customer-focused service.

The role will require travel to, customers’ homes and other sites on a regular basis, therefore a full driver’s licence and use of own car is essential.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

Great opportunities for learning and development.
Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support Programme.
Employee Assist Programme.
Health Care Options.

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org) and view ‘The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)’ to find out what our employees say about working for us

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go!

We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working (business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact

Closing date: 5pm, 29 June 2023.

Interview date: w/c 10 July 2023.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification – Minor-Works-Building-Surveyor-ILS-JD&PS before applying for this job opportunity.

Please ensure that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.

In your application, please ensure your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.