We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a local authority based in Staffordshire, for a Technical Officer on a temporary basis looking to start immediately. This role is a is full-time position and will be paying a competitive daily rate.
The successful candidate must have recent experience of working in Local Authority or Housing Association. They must also have experience in Housing Disrepairs, and comply with preparing CPR Part 35 reports, as well as identifying the causes of Disrepairs and providing solutions.
Day to day duties will include:
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On site inspections of properties making Disrepair Claims, joint site inspections with surveyors to identify causes of disrepairs and make the necessary solutions within a tight time frame
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Reporting to the Service Improvement Officer who is responsible for all Disrepair Claims that are active with the Local Authority
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Working closely with housing management teams, tenants and staff to resolve all Disrepair Claims within the specified Legal Timeframes
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Oversee operational delivery of all Disrepair Claims working closely with another Project Officer on site
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Undertake site pre surveys to produce a report for Solicitors outlining works required and timescales for completion
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Ensure that all works are carried out to a high standard by doing on site quality checks with external contractors and that any
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Estimated completion dates are still on target to be kept
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Undertake post inspections of completed works, making sure that all of the works identified on the Presurvey and Solicitors reports are completed to a high standard
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Work closely with the Service Improvement Officer and to make sure that records are always kept up to date for each job
The successful candidate will have a valid driving license and ideally a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor qualification.
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, please get in touch