Home Adaptations & DFG Technical Officer

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Charnwood Borough Council seeks two Technical Officers to support disabled facilities grants in Leicestershire. Role involves home inspections, creating drawings, and cost estimates, with local travel required.

Experience with CAD and housing/building standards is important. HNC Building Construction and MBIAT membership are preferred qualifications. Driving licence and DBS are required.

Qualifications

• HNC Building Construction or equivalent.
• MBIAT membership of British Institute of Architectural Technologists is preferred.
• Experience in adapting buildings and planning schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop adaptation schemes for disabled housing needs in line with policy.
• Provide technical advice on home adaptations and drawings.
• Carry out inspections to ensure building standards compliance.
• Prepare detailed schedules of work and cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

HNC Building Construction

MBIAT (Architectural Technologists)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Charnwood Borough Council seeks two Technical Officers to support disabled facilities grants in Leicestershire. Role involves home inspections, creating drawings, and cost estimates, with local travel required.

Experience with CAD and housing/building standards is important. HNC Building Construction and MBIAT membership are preferred qualifications. Driving licence and DBS are required.