Disability Access Consultant | Up to £30k Full Time

SmartSourcing Ltd

FULL OR part time CONSIDERED – YOU MUST BE WILLING TO CONDUCT SITE VISITS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME ANYWHERE IN THE UK (POSSIBILITY OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL)

Ideal candidate will be based around the South/London area but candidates from anywhere in the UK will be considered.

This is a truly exciting role to get involved with a company who put the needs of disabled people at the heart of what they do.

In this role you will working with a diverse portfolio of clients and be part of integrated design teams providing expert advice and knowledge around relevant accessibility standards.

You will conduct an accessibility audit and produce a report which will provide recommendations for modification to improve access for disabled people.

Would be great if you were familiar with architectural drawings, commenting on proposals, developing reports and producing Access Statements to support planning applications, however full training will be provided for the right person.

What You’ll be doing:

-Complete reports, access statements, certification and submit for internal quality assurance prior to client submission.

-Undertake other consultancy work as directed including overseas architectural design appraisals that utilise British Standards.

-Provide occasional technical assistance and consultation to Access Consultant team.

-Promote the independent living and universal design philosophies.

-Work with the marketing team to identify prospective new clients and support engagement programs.

-Attend events in the UK to represent the business and our services.

What experience we’d like you to have:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience in architectural, accessibility, disability or advocacy fields.

Must have excellent communication skills

Ability to use technology designed to document architectural reviews including Revit, DWG, AutoCAD and similar (must be willing to learn).

Evidence of demonstrated skill in application of accessibility standards (nice to have).

To have or be working towards National Register of Access Consultant or RICS certification (nice to have).

This is a truly exceptional role what will have a direct impact on the lives of disabled people.

– SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.