Home Improvement Technical Officer

East Cambridgeshire District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Home Improvement Technical Officer to join their team. Location: Ely, CB7 4EE 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 it 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 trades people, 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, whilst 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 works, 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: – 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 – 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 – Seek out estimates for work, evaluate these and ensure proper contractual arrangements are made between the client and contractor(s). Including compliance with CDM2015 – Monitor building works and act on behalf of clients, including negotiating with contractors on site –  Arrange final inspections, check final accounts and defects liability. Maintain a record of certificates and guarantees –  Update computerised and manual records as necessary, maintain case notes and progress forms –  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: – Drawing and design building works including use of systems such as Autocad or similar – Good communication skills (written and verbal) – Self management and organisational skills – Numeracy – Good mediation and negotiation skills with a range of people at all levels and in a variety of organisations – Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines – Sound knowledge of housing construction, building works and key trades – Knowledge of home improvements and adaptations – Knowledge of building and planning regulations – Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel – Degree level, HND or relevant technical qualification in building/construction – Full Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle Home Improvement Technical Officer – Benefits: – Flexible working – Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days a year – Childcare scheme – Training, development and payment of professional fees – Essential user car allowance – 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