Job Description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Adaptations Team, within the Care & Repair Department as a Technical surveyor and you might be exactly who we're looking for!

Ref: 25/127

Adaptations Surveyor

Scale PO 2 - 4 (39,152- 40,777 per annum)

37 hours per week

Permanent

Blackpool Coastal Housing is seeking an experienced and proactive Adaptations Surveyor to lead on the planning and delivery of property adaptation projects. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents by managing adaptations funded through Disabled Facilities Grants and related assistance schemes.

This role will provide technical expertise and support to the team and wider stakeholders. You will be responsible for the pre planning of adaptation projects, including all health and safety and CDM requirements, as well as budget monitoring, quality control and liaison with all relevant parties. You will ensure that Blackpool Coastal Housing complies with all relevant legislation and statutory obligations in this area.

You will take ownership of adaptation projects from start to finish. This includes carrying out pre-commencement surveys, developing comprehensive project documentation, such as specifications, tenders, costings and schedules whilst adhering to BCH's procedures. You will monitor contractor performance, lead on site meetings and oversee delivery to ensure that works meet the required standards, remain within budget and are completed on time.

Collaboration is key in this role. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, statutory agencies, internal teams and external contractors to ensure each project runs smoothly and is tailored to meet individual client needs. Post completion responsibilities include conducting site inspections, signing off works, and contributing to project reviews and evaluations.

For this post you will hold, or be willing to work towards, a degree in Building Surveying or a related profession and already possess an HNC/HND in a building or construction related field. Experience in project management, managing contractors, and conducting technical surveys is essential. A strong working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015, and familiarity with building regulations is also required.

Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB check).

BCH is a great place to work

Every member of staff comes to work here with one vision in mind, "Inspiring People to Build Sustainable Communities" and our values help guide the way we all work towards this.

Our 5 core values that reflect the PRIDE that our workforce displays on a daily basis, also guide our conduct and our relationship with customers, partners and stakeholders:

P

ositivity

R

espect and Compassion

I

ntegrity

D

ynamism

E

nergy

We offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

Competitive rates of pay

26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to bank holidays

Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions

An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues

Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work

Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.

Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities

Staff Suggestion Scheme

Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support

This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you've read and think you've got what it takes to join our team then take action - apply now!

For further information about this position please email Sharon Ellis, Care and Repair Services Manager at Sharon.Ellis@bch.co.uk.

To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your suitability for this position.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 5th October 2025, Midnight

Interview date: Thursday, 16th October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,152.00-40,777.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:

project management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/10/2025
Reference ID: 25/127