Pre Construction Manager - DFG Adaptations

Role Purpose Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today. We are seeking a Contracts Manager to support the delivery of Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) adaptation projects from initial feasibility and design scoping through to grant approval. The role will focus on attending initial site visits, assessing the practical feasibility of proposed adaptations and developing clear, accurate and cost-effective scopes of work. Strong practical construction knowledge is essential, with the ability to determine whether proposed works can be safely and practically delivered. The successful candidate will ensure proposed schemes meet the assessed needs of the resident, are technically feasible, provide value for money and minimise potential design, cost and delivery issues.

Key Responsibilities

Feasibility & Site Assessments Attend residents’ homes for initial feasibility and scoping visits, both independently and alongside contractors, architects and other professionals. Review Personal Needs Assessments and understand the required outcomes. Inspect existing property layouts, construction, access, services and physical constraints. Assess whether proposed adaptations can be delivered safely and practically. Identify the most appropriate and cost-effective construction solution. Consider alternative solutions where the original proposal is impractical or disproportionate. Take accurate measurements, photographs and detailed site notes. Produce clear scopes of work suitable for contractor pricing. Identify where architectural, structural, planning, party wall, asbestos or specialist advice is required. Escalate proposals that are unsuitable, unsafe or unlikely to meet the assessed needs. Design & Scope Development Translate assessed needs into practical construction scopes. Assess the feasibility of bathrooms, level-access showers, bedroom adaptations, internal alterations, ramps, external access, extensions and larger adaptations. Liaise with Occupational Therapists, architects, surveyors and other professional teams. Ensure proposed works align with the approved Personal Needs Assessment. Challenge unnecessary or over-specified works where a simpler solution is appropriate. Cost Control & Value for Money Develop accurate scopes that allow contractors to provide comparable quotations. xwwtmva Review contractor quotations and challenge omissions, duplication or excessive costs. Work with Quantity Surveyors, Finance...