Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Home Improvement Technical Officer to join their team.
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £36,124 - £41,511 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 2 February 2025
About Us:
East Cambridgeshire boasts excellent transport links, stunning countryside, vibrant markets, and welcoming communities and is one of the UK's happiest and healthiest places to live.
The District Council takes pride in its innovative approach to delivering sustainable and economically driven services that benefit residents, stakeholders, and the environment.
Home Improvement Technical Officer – The Role:
The Council administers a Care and Repair Service which offers the elderly, disabled, or vulnerable residents of the Fenland district access to grant funds (subject to eligibility) and suitably qualified tradespeople, to carry out appropriate repairs or adaptations to their homes.
As Technical Officer, you will be required to provide a high-quality computer-based drawing and design service and work with clients, contractors, Occupational Therapists, and other agencies to ensure a high standard of client satisfaction while achieving value for money for the Council and other funding partners.
You will also maintain a list of approved and vetted contractors and architects, visit clients to carry out site surveys and schedules of work, liaising with planning, building control, and other regulatory bodies to ensure applications and approvals are obtained for all works.
Home Improvement Technical Officer – Key Responsibilities:
1. Visit clients and assess the building work required to their home with reference to the client’s wishes and the needs of the property and in partnership with the Occupational Therapy Service, the Council, Landlords, and other interested partners.
2. Prepare or arrange to prepare schedules of work, specifications, and drawings as appropriate (using AUTOCAD), taking into account the client’s needs, wishes, and requirements of the funding agencies and statutory bodies.
3. Seek out estimates for work, evaluate these, and ensure proper contractual arrangements are made between the client and contractor(s), including compliance with CDM2015.
4. Monitor building works and act on behalf of clients, including negotiating with contractors on site.
5. Arrange final inspections, check final accounts and defects liability. Maintain a record of certificates and guarantees.
6. Update computerized and manual records as necessary, maintain case notes and progress forms.
7. Advise the team on technical matters that affect the running of the service, including Building Regulations, Planning Permission, and Good Practice Guidance.
Home Improvement Technical Officer – You:
1. Experience in drawing and design building works including use of systems such as Autocad or similar.
2. Good communication skills (written and verbal).
3. Self-management and organizational skills.
4. Numeracy.
5. Good mediation and negotiation skills with a range of people at all levels and in a variety of organizations.
6. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
7. Sound knowledge of housing construction, building works, and key trades.
8. Knowledge of home improvements and adaptations.
9. Knowledge of building and planning regulations.
10. Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
11. Degree level, HND, or relevant technical qualification in building/construction.
12. Full Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.
Home Improvement Technical Officer – Benefits:
1. Flexible working.
2. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days a year.
3. Childcare scheme.
4. Training, development, and payment of professional fees.
5. Essential user car allowance.
6. Local government pension scheme 17.4% employer contribution.
Application Process:
Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 2 February 2025.
Selection process will be held on: W/C 17 February 2025.
Apply today for the position of Home Improvement Technical Officer by clicking “Apply” now.
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