Job title: Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Technical Officer (Building Surveyor / Adaptations)
Grade: BR13
Salary: £46,952 - £50,867
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9–5
Location: Bromley Civic Centre
Working pattern: Hybrid working, including home visits and a minimum of 2 days per week in the office

Help People Live Independently at Home

Are you a Building Surveyor, Architectural Technologist, Building Control Officer, Adaptations Surveyor or construction professional looking for a rewarding role where your technical expertise can make a real difference to people's lives?

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join our Home Improvement Agency (HIA). This is an exciting opportunity to use your surveying, design and project management skills to help disabled and vulnerable residents remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

From designing major adaptations and home extensions to overseeing complex grant-funded projects, no two days are the same. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and housing professionals to deliver life-changing improvements that have a direct and lasting impact on people's wellbeing.

The Role

The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to lead the delivery of disabled adaptations, housing improvements and grant funded works across the Borough.

You will manage a varied caseload of adaptation projects, undertaking surveys, developing technical solutions, preparing specifications and overseeing works from design through to completion.

Working closely with Occupational Therapists, contractors, planning and building control services, as well as residents and their families, you will help deliver practical and innovative solutions that enable people to live safely and independently in their homes.

As part of our ongoing service transformation, you will also contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to shape the future direction of Bromley's Home Improvement Agency.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Debbie.ricketts@bromley.gov.uk (Debbie Ricketts Principal Manager Home Improvement Agency)

Why Join Bromley HIA?

This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a genuine difference to people's lives.

Every adaptation project you deliver helps residents remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Joining Bromley's Home Improvement Agency offers you the opportunity to:

Deliver projects that genuinely change lives.
Manage a varied caseload, from minor adaptations to major structural works.
Work closely with Occupational Therapists and other professionals to develop creative solutions.
Be part of an ambitious service committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Access excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities.
Join a supportive and experienced team focused on improving outcomes for residents.

About You

You do not necessarily need to have worked within a Home Improvement Agency before.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals with transferable skills, including:

Building Surveyors
Architectural Technologists
Building Control Officers
Adaptations Surveyors
Construction Project Managers
Technical Housing Officers
Other construction and property professionals with design and project management experience

You will be able to demonstrate:

Experience undertaking property inspections, surveys and assessments.
Experience producing drawings, specifications and schedules of works.
Experience managing construction or adaptation projects from inception through to completion.
Knowledge of residential construction methods, building regulations and accessibility requirements.
Experience working with contractors and overseeing quality, cost and programme performance.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical technical solutions.
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with residents, contractors and professional partners.
A commitment to delivering positive outcomes for disabled and vulnerable residents.

Experience of Disabled Facilities Grants, housing assistance legislation or Home Improvement Agency services would be advantageous but is not essential, as training can be provided to the right candidate.

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: Rolling/ongoing

• Interviews expected: Ongoing

Applications will be assessed based on the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification - (click here).

If you would like to speak to the Hiring Manager about the role, please contact Debbie Ricketts at Debbie.ricketts@bromley.gov.uk for a confidential discussion.

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and, as a Disability Confident committed employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustments to support disability employment.

We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.

Please note that we do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to contact the Recruitment Team regarding the application process, please email Recruitment.Team@bromley.gov.uk.