Technical Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newcastle-Under-Lyme to assist with the appointment of a Technical Officer on a 5-month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 34.06 - 43.65 per hour

Summary:

The Technical Officer (Disabled Facilities Grants) will provide specialist technical advice and support to older disabled or vulnerable residents wishing to adapt repair or improve their homes. The role involves assessing properties preparing schedules of works ensuring compliance with building regulations monitoring contractor works and supporting the efficient delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and other financial assistance programs. This position requires excellent technical knowledge attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with clients contractors landlords and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits to provide advice support and updates at every stage of the case.
• Undertake on-site feasibility studies to assess the suitability of properties for adaptations and propose alternatives where necessary.
• Carry out detailed property surveys to ensure proposed works are feasible practical and meet legislative and policy requirements.
• Produce scale drawings of existing and proposed layouts and prepare detailed schedules of works for grant applications.
• Review and quality check drawings and technical specifications from contractors or other professionals highlighting and resolving errors.

Requirements:

• Relevant technical qualification in Building Surveying Construction Architecture or a related field.
• Professional certification or eligibility in housing building control or related technical disciplines is desirable.
• Experience in property surveys building inspections or similar technical roles.
• Knowledge of building regulations planning procedures and housing adaptation legislation.
• Experience preparing specifications schedules of works or cost estimates.
• Experience in project monitoring and liaising with contractors clients and external agencies.
• Proven ability to work with vulnerable clients and provide sensitive person-centered advice.
• Competence in using ICT systems and databases for record-keeping and reporting.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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