Technical Officer

Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk; North End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Technical Officer to join their Care and Repair Team. This position involves assessing housing needs, managing repair projects, and working directly with clients to ensure safe living conditions. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC or equivalent in a building-related field and have significant experience in housing construction. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' technical experience in housing.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assess housing needs and provide advice.
• Oversee repairs and adaptations for clients.
• Prepare schedules of work, specifications, and drawings.

Skills

Housing construction knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Technical assessment skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in a building-related subject

Job description

Technical Officer

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 26 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 09 December 2025
• Location: Norfolk, Eastern England
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Summary

Technical Officer
Starting salary between £30780 and £37068 per annum

Based at Regis Place Offices, Kings Lynn

If you are skilled in housing construction and building techniques and are looking for a chance to use your skills to make a tangible difference in the community, then we have an opportunity for you to join our Care and Repair Team to help people live independently in their own homes.

You will play a key role in improving the lives of older, vulnerable, and disabled residents across the borough. You will use your technical expertise to assess housing needs, provide advice, and oversee repairs and adaptations that make a real difference. You will visit clients in their homes to assess needs and provide technical advice, preparing schedules of work, specifications, and drawings. You will manage your own caseload from initial assessment through to project completion, liaising with contractors, occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure works meet quality standards and comply with health and safety requirements.

You must have an HNC or equivalent in a building‑related subject or at least five years' technical experience. You will have sound knowledge of housing construction and building techniques, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sensitive approach, and the ability to effectively manage a varied caseload and work independently. Due to a significant amount of travelling, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure, through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 9 December 2025

Interview Date: 16th December (pm) or 19th December (am) 2025

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