Contract Works Officer– Planned maintenance

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced Building Surveyor / Contract Works Officer to join our Asset Management and Planned Maintenance teams. This is a key role in delivering Birmingham City Council’s Capital Investment Programme — improving and investing in more than 57,000 council homes across the city.

As part of our Planned Maintenance Team, you’ll work alongside skilled and supportive colleagues who are committed to raising housing standards and ensuring safe, high‑quality homes for our residents. Your expertise will help drive forward major investment programmes and influence how we care for one of the largest housing portfolios in the country.

What you’ll do

Support the delivery of planned maintenance across Birmingham’s housing stock.
Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety, Building Regulations, Building Control, and CDM requirements.
Inspect kitchen and bathroom installations, assess workmanship, and diagnose building defects across low‑ and high‑rise properties.
Instruct and oversee remedial works with our contracted partners.
Prepare clear reports and correspondence using Microsoft Office and related systems.

What you’ll bring

Strong experience in residential property maintenance.
Knowledge of building defects, planned maintenance, and quality inspections.
A relevant qualification (HNC/BTEC in Building) or equivalent experience.
Gas or electrical knowledge is desirable.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Why join us? Birmingham is a city transforming at pace — and you can be part of that change. We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that supports wellbeing, balance, and personal growth. We’ll empower you to do your best work and make a real difference to the lives of thousands of residents.

We offer:

• Flexible working • Membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund • Car salary sacrifice scheme • Confidential employee assistance programme • 29 days’ annual leave (rising with service), with the option to buy more

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.”

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