Technical Officer (Improvements & Maintenance)

Dundee Partnership; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Technical Officer (Improvements & Maintenance) in Dundee. This role involves surveying properties, evaluating grant applications, and managing sensitive issues with the public. Candidates should have an HNC/SVQ level 3 in a relevant subject and strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and requires a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• HNC / SVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in surveying properties and inter-agency working.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Officer in surveying properties and examining plans.
• Survey and report on Council-owned properties.
• Prepare reports for the regulation of licenses.

Skills

Surveying properties

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

HNC / SVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Technical Officer (Improvements & Maintenance) Ref no : DEE06295 Published : 09 / 01 / 2026 Closes : 01 / 02 / 2026 Location : 5 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BG Salary : £38,503 - £42,416 per year Contract Type : Permanent Position Type : Full Time Hours : 37 hours per week Work From Home : Hybrid

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and 5 City Square, you will work full time, 37 hours per week.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gabrielle Hayes on 01382 436842 or email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will have an HNC / SVQ level 3, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Senior Private Sector Services Officer in surveying properties and examining plans, bills of quantities and estimates at application stage, interim inspections and instalment claims during the progress of work and examining final accounts, in connection with improvement and repairs, including Care & Repair, to private sector properties and evaluating the amount applicable to grant.
• Surveying and reporting on Council owned properties and Below Tolerable Standard private sector referrals.
• Secondary and tertiary responsibilities include, as required, surveying properties and examining necessary documentation and preparing reports in respect of applications and enforcement action for the regulation of Licenses for Houses in Multiple Occupation, Short Term Lets and Landlord Registration.

The Individual

You will have relevant experience in inter-agency working, surveying properties and identification of typical building defects and remedial works. You will have experience dealing with the public face to face and in confrontational situations, and work with sensitive issues on a private and confidential basis. You will have good organisational skills and working to fixed deadlines, good written / oral communication and IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Office 365. You will have a current driving licence and a willingness to work out of hours.