Technical Officer (Housing Improvements)

Teqniq is searching for a Technical Officer (Housing Improvements) to work in the public sector.

36 hours per week.

5 month contract.

09:00-17:30

Job Description:

Supporting the Principal Housing Improvement Officer in the delivery of comprehensive and efficient Home Improvement Service the post holder will assess adaptation requirements in line with relevant legislation, undertake design work to address identified requirements efficiently and effectively and manage the delivery of the works to a high standard.

• The Council's key investment projects aredelivered
• The operation and financial efficiency of the Council's assets areimproved
• The opportunities for sustainable development and investment in Sefton are increased
• The Council's assets aremaintained
• The most vulnerable people are assisted in accessingopportunities
• Our services areaccessible

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide an efficient and effective service to clients who are enquiring about, have made an application for, or have received approval for, the various types of grant or loan assistance provided by theCouncil.
• To organise and oversee all technical aspects of the Housing grants / loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through to completion. Visiting client’s in their own homes providing the required level of advice and information and maintaining regular contact with them at each stage of thecase
• To Inspect properties with regard to the legislation and standards appertaining to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the Decent Homes Standard, Disabled Facilities Grant and other relevant standards, as appropriate. To visit properties and undertake surveys to identify eligible works, prepare detailed plans and specifications / schedules of work to meet the needs and to check and analyse plans, specifications, estimates, bills of quantities and variations in connection with all applications forassistance.
• To maintain and review an up-to-date Register of PreferredContractors
• To administer the Contracts for Works, instruct contractors and monitor the quality ofworkmanship.
• To assist & contribute towards the development of a PrivateService
• To liaise with and maintain good working relationship with the Occupational Therapist, Client, and all other relevant partner agencies: to design adaptations that meet the needs of a disabled person(s), interpreting recommendations made by OT’s and advising where appropriate, alternative cost-effective solutions organising and overseeing all aspects of the housing grants/loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through tocompletion.
• To Undertake inspections to assess and verify unforeseen / additional works in line with current procedures and carry out interim valuations and recommend payments to contractors. To carry out completion inspections and certify final accounts and authorise payments in accordance with Councils financialregulations.
• To monitor and control the progress of jobs on site and standard of work completed, whilst ensuring they all comply with relevant standards and that clients are satisfied with the improvements or adaptations. Resolving any outstanding matters to the satisfaction of clients and senior officers. To keep up to date with developments in the maintenance/adaptation of buildings and attend relevant trainingcourses.
• Give general advice and/or apply the current legislation and Council policy with regard to housing renewal and the financial assistance made available by the Council.

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