Overview
Surveyor – TW1 3BZ
Salary: £38,976 – 47,229 based on Skills Knowledge and experience
Job Introduction
Job Title: Surveyor
Salary Range: £38,976 – £47,229 per annum
Permanent – Fulltime (36hours)
Location Twickenham, London
Other essential information: Work predominantly in Wandsworth, office days in Twickenham
Objective of role
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 safer and more accessible.
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 HIA is looking to appoint a surveyor. Your role will involve assessing the feasibility of adaptation schemes recommended by the Occupational Therapy service overseeing plans for adaptations and improvements, and ensuring all projects comply with relevant regulations and quality standards.
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.
Previous experience of surveying or work with disabled adaptations is desirable but not essential.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- An understanding of the types of adaptations that can facilitate independence
- Experience working with local authorities and partner organisations (e.g. Social Services departments, OT’s, external contractors, housing associations and other housing teams)
- Experience of working with clients who are vulnerable due to old age, physical disabilities and mental health
- The ability to understand and interpret technical plans and specifications
Please refer to the Person Specification Requirements when apply for this role.
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 19th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 26th January 2026
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.
Useful Information
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 expects 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.
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