Niel Flodman
Accomplished Building Surveyor with over 10 years' experience in social housing, contract management, and disabled adaptations
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Accomplished Building Surveyor with over 10 years' experience, currently in social housing and specialising in contract management, project delivery, and disabled adaptations. Completing an MSc in Building Surveying (2025) while delivering high-impact Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and service contracts at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership. Expertise in AutoCAD design, specification writing, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Proven track record of managing portfolios worth hundreds of thousands in adaptations, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and enhanced resident outcomes.
Experience
Building Surveyor at Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (2022-12 – Present)
- Lead surveyor for Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund, covering home energy improvement works on 800 homes.
- Designed and managed a portfolio of 50+ Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), delivering essential adaptations such as level-access showers, ramps, and extensions to improve accessibility for vulnerable residents.
- Oversaw multiple service contracts with a combined annual value exceeding £500,000, including financial management, budgeting, and equipment upgrades to achieve value for money and regulatory compliance.
- Liaised with local authorities, occupational therapists, contractors, and in-house teams to coordinate projects from assessment to completion, ensuring 95%+ on-time delivery.
- Contributed to housing maintenance programmes, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in social housing stock.
DFG Building Surveyor at Equans (2022-02 – 2022-11)
- Prepared detailed specifications, schedules of works, and AutoCAD drawings for 20+ DFG projects, averaging £10,000–£30,000 per grant.
- Managed simultaneous grants totalling over £300,000 in value, including accurate project costings, client consultations, and coordination with medical professionals and suppliers.
- Delivered adaptations within budget and timelines, resulting in high resident satisfaction and full compliance with building regulations.
Operations Coordinator at Spanlite UK Ltd (2020-12 – 2022-01)
- Designed cladding systems and details using AutoCAD for projects valued up to £1.5m, supporting timely construction and refurbishment.
- Managed procurement and material sourcing for multiple projects, achieving 10–15% cost reductions through effective supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw full project lifecycle management, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery for 15+ assignments.
Domestic Energy Assessor at Jackson, Green and Preston (2014 – 2020)
Conducted 2,000+ energy assessments for domestic properties, producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and recommending efficiency improvements that reduced average energy costs for clients.
Team Leader at Dunelm Mill (2011 – 2014)
Led six departments, maintaining health & safety standards and improving operational efficiency.
Office Manager at Piper Services Ltd (2005 – 2010)
Managed contracts and AutoCAD draughting, overseeing health & safety for projects up to £150,000.
Service Engineer at CAM-TEC Systems Ltd (2003 – 2004)
Installed and maintained security systems across 50+ sites.
Education
MSc in Building Surveying (2025)
Certificate in UKATA Asbestos Awareness (2025)
Certificate in HHSRS (2023)
Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment – City & Guilds (2014)
Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plumbing Studies – City and Guilds (2011)
HND in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (2000)
