Technical Officer (Aids and Adaptations)
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- England,East of England,Norfolk
- Full Time, Permanent
- £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are seeking a Technical Officer to work with a Local Authority in Norfolk. This role sits within the Adaptations and Improvement Team and plays a key part in delivering housing adaptations, repairs, and improvement works to support vulnerable residents in maintaining independence within their homes.
Reports to: Adaptations and Improvement Team Manager
Location: Mixture of residents’ homes, on-site, office-based, plus local/regional travel as required
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Rate: £37-40k DOE
Key Responsibilities:
· Undertake detailed property surveys to assess adaptation, repair, and renovation requirements in line with client needs
· Review Occupational Therapist (OT) recommendations to ensure proposed works are practical and reasonable; carry out joint visits where required
· Prepare schedules of work, specifications, and design drawings; submit Building Regulation and Planning applications and secure approvals
· Obtain estimates and tenders via contractor frameworks; check for accuracy and completeness
· Act as ’Client’ and ’Principal Designer’ under CDM 2015 and ensure appropriate contractual arrangements are in place
· Inspect and monitor works on site to ensure compliance with specifications, budgets, and agreed programmes
· Manage contractor performance, agree variations where necessary, and authorise staged payments
· Conduct final inspections, prepare final accounts, issue completion certificates, and ensure warranties/guarantees are provided
· Liaise with health, social care, and housing colleagues to progress adaptations that support hospital discharge or prevent admission to care
· Maintain accurate performance, financial, and KPI records
· Contribute to wider housing priorities including empty homes, acquisitions, and assessment of property suitability for adaptation
· Promote equality, diversity, and the Council’s corporate values in service delivery
Requirements:
· Experience undertaking property surveys, preparing specifications, and managing building works
· Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning processes, and CDM regulations
· Experience working with contractors, tender processes, and budget management
· Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel locally/regionally
If this is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.
Reports to: Adaptations and Improvement Team Manager
Location: Mixture of residents’ homes, on-site, office-based, plus local/regional travel as required
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Rate: £37-40k DOE
Key Responsibilities:
· Undertake detailed property surveys to assess adaptation, repair, and renovation requirements in line with client needs
· Review Occupational Therapist (OT) recommendations to ensure proposed works are practical and reasonable; carry out joint visits where required
· Prepare schedules of work, specifications, and design drawings; submit Building Regulation and Planning applications and secure approvals
· Obtain estimates and tenders via contractor frameworks; check for accuracy and completeness
· Act as ’Client’ and ’Principal Designer’ under CDM 2015 and ensure appropriate contractual arrangements are in place
· Inspect and monitor works on site to ensure compliance with specifications, budgets, and agreed programmes
· Manage contractor performance, agree variations where necessary, and authorise staged payments
· Conduct final inspections, prepare final accounts, issue completion certificates, and ensure warranties/guarantees are provided
· Liaise with health, social care, and housing colleagues to progress adaptations that support hospital discharge or prevent admission to care
· Maintain accurate performance, financial, and KPI records
· Contribute to wider housing priorities including empty homes, acquisitions, and assessment of property suitability for adaptation
· Promote equality, diversity, and the Council’s corporate values in service delivery
Requirements:
· Experience undertaking property surveys, preparing specifications, and managing building works
· Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Planning processes, and CDM regulations
· Experience working with contractors, tender processes, and budget management
· Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel locally/regionally
If this is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.
Job number 3627472
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Company Details:
Venn Group
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: IT
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