OR121567 – Technical Officer – Housing

Charnwood Borough Council; Loughborough; Vor Ort; GBP 31.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Housing Adaptations Project Officer to visit residents, assess home improvement needs and coordinate Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications in the local area.

You will work with occupational therapists and housing teams, prepare technical drawings and schedules, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance with housing regulations. The role requires lone-working, a clean driving licence and the ability to handle a varied caseload.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing contractors and property improvement projects.
• Ability to prepare schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of building construction and housing adaptations.
• Experience using CAD or similar technical drawing software.
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and housing legislation.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Visit residents to assess adaptation and building work needs.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Housing Support Coordinators.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications and drawings.
• Manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications and customer contributions.
• Inspect works to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with contractors, builders, architects and Building Control.
• Monitor projects, approve payments and manage variations.
• Maintain accurate customer records and caseloads.

Kenntnisse

Contractor management

Technical drawings

Building construction

DFG knowledge

CAD

Housing legislation

Project management

Communication

Ausbildung

HNC in Building Construction

MBIAT membership desirable

Tools

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

Work Pattern: At least one day in the office – the role involves inspections and visits in the local area.

PAYE Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide technical advice, support and practical assistance to residents who require home adaptations and improvements, particularly disabled people.

The role involves managing Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applications, arranging property adaptations and ensuring building works meet the required standards and legislation.

Typical Day Overview

• Visit residents in their homes to assess adaptation and building work requirements.
• Work with Occupational Therapists and Housing Support Coordinators to identify suitable adaptations.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Manage Disabled Facilities Grant applications and assess customer contributions.
• Inspect building works to ensure they meet regulations and required standards.
• Liaise with contractors, builders, architects and Building Control.
• Monitor projects, approve payments and manage variations to works.
• Maintain accurate customer records and manage a varied caseload.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Experience managing contractors and property improvement projects.
• Ability to prepare schedules of work, specifications and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of building construction and property adaptations.
• Experience using CAD or similar technical drawing software.
• Understanding of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and housing legislation.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal sensitively with vulnerable residents and disabled customers.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• HNC in Building Construction or equivalent demonstrable relevant experience.
• MBIAT membership is desirable.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Knowledge of housing and grant legislation.
• Understanding of property adaptations and building regulations.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and drawings.
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, or another suitable method of business travel.
• Willingness to undertake lone working and occasional out-of-hours work.