Technical Officer

Job Description
Job Title: Technical Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £48,982.86 Per Annum
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, Hybrid
Location: Camden, London
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don\’t meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.
The difference you will make as a Technical Officer
Ensure effective delivery of legislative repair activity for all Group residential properties, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards, providing efficient and effective technical expertise, contract management, planning and administrative support as required. Support the Senior Technical Officer and Repairs Manager in providing a technical consultative service to Asset Services to ensure the Group continues to meet its regulatory and legislative responsibility in maintaining property in a sound and safe condition.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Experience in the building industry, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities.
Thorough understanding of housing condition legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA
Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act, Environmental Health Act and Building Regulations
Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we\’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we\’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working With Us, You\’ll Enjoy
Competitive pay & generous pension
28 days holidays plus