Technical Officer needed in Loughborough Paying £27 per hr ref OR121567
Full time hours on a temporarybasis
Key Responsibilities
- Assess properties and identify suitable adaptations to meet the needs of disabled and vulnerable individuals.
- Visit customers in their homes to carry out surveys, inspections and technical assessments.
- Prepare detailed specifications, schedules of work, cost estimates and technical drawings for adaptation projects.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to customers, colleagues, contractors and partner agencies.
- Manage projects through the adaptation process, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget.
- Carry out financial assessments and determine eligibility for grant-funded works where applicable.
- Monitor and inspect works throughout construction to ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety requirements and technical standards.
- Liaise with Occupational Therapists, contractors, architects, building professionals and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage contractor performance, approve variations and resolve technical issues during construction works.
- Evaluate and certify interim and final payments following satisfactory completion of works.
- Maintain accurate project records and update electronic systems and databases.
- Review construction specifications and costings to ensure quality, consistency and value for money.
- Carry out risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Support colleagues across the wider technical team as required.
- Attend site visits, meetings and inspections as necessary.
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