Technical Officer

Millbrook Group Ltd; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A home improvement agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Technical Officer to deliver bespoke disabled adaptations, including level-access showers and ramps. The role involves surveying homes, planning building alterations, and overseeing contractors to ensure compliance with regulations. Qualifications include a recognized building qualification and experience in construction methods. The position offers a salary of £34,500 – £37,300, with benefits including potential remote work and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Rewards scheme

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction methods and surveying.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Survey customers’ homes and assess adaptation requirements.
• Plan and write specifications for building alterations.
• Oversee contractors and manage project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with building, planning and CDM regulations.
• Maintain accurate database records and prepare reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised building or construction qualification (ONC, HNC, BTEC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

East Surrey Home Improvement Agency (HIA) seeks a Technical Officer to deliver bespoke disabled adaptations such as level-access showers, ramps, stair lifts and kitchen extensions. The role involves traveling to customers’ homes across our contract area, surveying, planning and overseeing adaptations to enable service users to live independently.

Responsibilities

• Survey customers’ homes and assess adaptation requirements.
• Plan and write specifications for building alterations.
• Oversee contractors and manage project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with building, planning and CDM regulations.
• Maintain accurate database records and prepare reports.

Qualifications

• Recognised building or construction qualification (ONC, HNC, BTEC) or equivalent evidence.
• Experience in residential construction methods and surveying.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other drawing packages.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Benefits

• £34,500 – £37,300 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Potential for remote or hybrid working with regular travel.
• Opportunity to complete HNC/BTEC in construction through apprenticeship programme.
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with optional 5 days unpaid.
• Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme and rewards scheme.

This role is a regulated activity and may be subject to DBS disclosure and Social Media Screening.