Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Building Surveyor Adaptations to work at Burrows House in Swinton under the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust.Technical Support to residents of Salford requiring adaptations to their homes. You will design schemes and submit where appropriate to planning and building control, produce works specifications, perform the role of contract administrators while works are on site using Framework contractors. Main duties of the job The Adaptations Team are part of a suite of services within independent living services of Salford Care Organisation. The team supports residents to remove environmental barriers within their homes to support independent living.As part of a of small team of Building Surveyors you will have knowledge and experience of construction, project design, specifications and contract manage framework contractors. The role will require the successful applicant to problem solve and use Computer Aided Design software to interpret clinical assessment outcomes into practical design options.This is a rewarding and varied role involving managing multiple projects such as bathroom conversions and internal alterations to bedroom / shower extensions on domestic properties that will require excellent communication skills with clients, statutory agencies, stakeholders and contractors. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-SW036-24-C Job locations Burrows House Priestley Road Salford M28 2LY Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC in Construction/Building Studies/Surveying or equivalent NEBOSH Certificate in Construction and Health and Safety/or Equivalent Computer Aided Design training or equivalent experience of producing building designs using CAD software packages Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Sound knowledge of planning legislation and building control Ability to carry out surveys and assess repair requirements of structures Effective use of business tools and IT Ability to work well as an effective and flexible member of a multidisciplinary team and share and encourage good practice and support continuous improvement Technically competent re land /building legislation Experience as a contract administrator to manage contractors using Frameworks Awareness of disability / health conditions and their influence on project solution/design Skills & Abilities Essential Full current driving licence and use of own vehicle for use in the execution of own duties Extensive experience and ability in writing specifications and tender documents Ability to use logic and information to achieve design solutions Able to prioritise work to ensure achievement of goals Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC in Construction/Building Studies/Surveying or equivalent NEBOSH Certificate in Construction and Health and Safety/or Equivalent Computer Aided Design training or equivalent experience of producing building designs using CAD software packages Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Sound knowledge of planning legislation and building control Ability to carry out surveys and assess repair requirements of structures Effective use of business tools and IT Ability to work well as an effective and flexible member of a multidisciplinary team and share and encourage good practice and support continuous improvement Technically competent re land /building legislation Experience as a contract administrator to manage contractors using Frameworks Awareness of disability / health conditions and their influence on project solution/design Skills & Abilities Essential Full current driving licence and use of own vehicle for use in the execution of own duties Extensive experience and ability in writing specifications and tender documents Ability to use logic and information to achieve design solutions Able to prioritise work to ensure achievement of goals Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Burrows House Priestley Road Salford M28 2LY Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)