Housing Technical Officer

Job Introduction

We require a Housing Technical Officer to work in the Adaptations Team, within the Housing Operations Service. The current vacancy is within the Adaptations Team, but the post of Housing Technical Officer is a generic post, and you may be required to undertake other Housing Technical Officer duties within one of the other Housing Operations teams.

Duties of the post include: 

• Preparing detailed specifications, plans, designs for schemes, schedules of work, tender documents and contracts as may be required for adaptation, maintenance, repair and improvement works.     
• Reviewing, managing and reporting on performance of contractors in accordance with specifications and health and safety and quality standards.
• Providing expert advice to vulnerable client groups, contractors and other officers.   
• The preparation of schedules of work, the collection of evidence and presentation or precise reports necessary for successful enforcement action. 

Successful Candidate must possess the following:

• BTEC Higher National Certificate in Building Studies / Building Construction / Construction Studies / Construction Technology / Structural Surveying OR an alternative construction related qualification at a similar level within the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications + Relevant experience of working in the building construction, housing maintenance industry or in an organisation delivering housing maintenance or housing enforcement which must include experience of surveying housing including service installations

OR

• A Level 3 Technical qualification in a relevant construction field as a result of being apprentice trained in a building trade + Relevant experience of working in the building construction or housing maintenance industry or in an organisation delivering housing maintenance or housing enforcement, which must include experience of surveying housing including service installations. 

PLUS the following: 

• Experience in the preparation of schedules for building works.
• Experience in the preparation of tender documentation for general building works relating to residential property.
• Experience of supervising building works.
• Experience of delivering a customer-focused service, including face to face advice to members of the public.
• An understanding of work practices, techniques and standards used within the building construction or building maintenance industries.
• An understanding of legislation relating to building control and/or housing standards.

In return we can offer you:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days plus Bank Holidays and a flexitime scheme
• Excellent terms and conditions including a pension scheme which includes a 17% contribution from the Council
• Car loan scheme and car allowance
• Workload within the Bradford District
• Expert guidance and supervision from a Senior Housing Officer and specialist Private Sector Housing Manager
• A supportive Senior Management Team
• Regular internal and external tailored training
• Cycle2work scheme
• Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension 

Working for Bradford Council: 

Bradford is a city which offers a richness of culture and diversity; it is the fourth largest Metropolitan District in the country and home to a population of over ½ million residents. Bradford and its surrounding areas has a great deal to offer. Housing is affordable and there are many desirable residential neighborhoods within a reasonable commute of the city.  The district is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire and is the birthplace of the Brontes at Haworth.  Bradford was also the UK City of Culture 2025.

As you would expect from any city, rail links are excellent, frequent and fast. Leeds is 20 minutes away, whilst Manchester is an hour. Bradford is on the Airedale Line which connects the city to the lovely market town of Skipton which is also the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Motorway links are good and convenient with the M606 being just 2 miles drive from our offices.

As an employee, we can offer you the following benefits:

• A supportive Senior Management Team, with expert guidance and supervision from a Senior Housing Officer and specialist Private Sector Housing Manager
• Regular internal and external tailored training
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days plus Bank Holidays and a flexitime scheme
• Car loan scheme and car allowance
• Cycle2work scheme
• Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension. 

For more information on our employee benefits, please see Our Employee Offer.pdf 

Contact: 

For an informal conversation regarding this post, please contact Alison Garlick, Adaptations Manager on  01274 434512 or email alison.garlick@bradford.gov.uk.

Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.