Housing Improvements Officer

A client within the public sector based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Housing Improvements Officer to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to 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.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• provide a 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.
• organise and oversee all technical aspects of the Housing grants / loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through to completion.
• 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

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to be qualified to at least HND/HNC level Building Construction and / or Surveying or equivalent.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• experience in a residential building / surveying related discipline with knowledge of the building industry, surveying practices and techniques, adaptations and general domestic building maintenance / repair practices.
• experience in producing detailed specifications, schedules of work and plans using CAD programmes.
• ability to compile and maintain a schedule of rates, tender preparation and negotiation, contract administration, quality and cost control.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering 21.46 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. 17.50 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a 250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.