Technical Surveyor | Full Time | Slough | £41,873 – £47,238

Slough Borough Council is looking for an experienced Technical Surveyor to join its Disabled Facilities Grant and Home Improvement Service.

You will help deliver home adaptations for residents who need support to live safely and independently. The work will include property surveys, drawings, specifications and contractor management.

This role sits within Adult Social Care. You will work closely with occupational therapy staff and other council teams. Together, you will help improve homes for some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.

You will manage each project through to completion. You will also make sure work is delivered on time, within budget and to a good standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Property surveys: Inspect homes and assess the work required.
• Home adaptations: Support Disabled Facilities Grant and home improvement projects.
• Specifications: Prepare clear schedules and specifications of work.
• Drawings: Produce drawings for proposed adaptations.
• Contractors: Appoint, manage and monitor contractors.
• Project delivery: Manage work from the first survey through to completion.
• Budgets: Help make sure projects stay within agreed costs.
• Quality checks: Check that completed work meets the required standard.
• Joint working: Work with Adult Social Care and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Resident outcomes: Help residents remain safe and independent at home.

About You

You should have:

• Surveying experience: Experience working as a Technical Surveyor or in a similar role.
• Property knowledge: The ability to inspect homes and identify suitable building work.
• Technical skills: Experience preparing specifications and drawings.
• Contractor management: The ability to manage contractors through to completion.
• Project skills: Experience delivering work on time and within budget.
• Quality focus: A clear commitment to high standards.
• Communication: The ability to work well with residents, colleagues and contractors.
• Teamwork: Confidence working across social care and occupational therapy services.
• Resident focus: An understanding of the needs of vulnerable residents.
• Organisation: The ability to manage a busy workload and rising service demand.

What Slough Borough Council Offers

Slough Borough Council offers:

• Salary: £41,873 - £47,238, including a local weighting allowance.
• Contract: Permanent role.
• Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Working pattern: Full-time hybrid role.
• Office working: At least two days per week at Observatory House.
• Annual leave: 26 days, rising to 30 days after two years and 33 days after five years.
• Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Wellbeing: Access to staff wellbeing schemes.
• Staff networks: Employee networks that support inclusion and equality.
• Childcare: Access to tax-free childcare and childcare services.
• Travel support: Season ticket loan for rail or bus travel.
• Development: A supportive workplace with career development opportunities.

How to Apply

Apply through the Slough Borough Council careers website.

The closing date is 26 June 2026 at midnight.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning 6 July 2026.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Candidates who need sponsorship should contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before applying.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. Contact the recruitment team if you need any support.

Slough Borough Council may close the advert early if it receives enough suitable applications.

Application Tips

Make sure your CV shows clear Technical Surveyor experience. Include examples of property surveys, drawings, work specifications and contractor management. Highlight any work involving Disabled Facilities Grants, home adaptations, social care or vulnerable residents. Explain how you kept projects on time, within budget and to a good standard.