Technical Officer DFG

A client within the Public Sector based in North West is currently recruiting for a Technical Officer (Disabled Facility Grants) to join their Housing and Vulnerability Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority in a housing or building surveying environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and other financial assistance offered by the Council, providing technical advice and support to older, disabled, or vulnerable residents to help them repair, adapt, or improve their homes.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Undertaking home visits to assess client needs, feasibility, and suitability of properties for adaptations.
• Preparing detailed technical drawings, specifications, and schedules of work for grant applications.
• Submitting and managing building regulation and planning applications where required.
• Assessing contractor estimates for suitability and value for money.
• Conducting site inspections, monitoring works in progress, and ensuring works are completed to specification and required standards.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, landlords, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:
• A relevant technical qualification such as HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Studies, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Experience in building surveying, housing adaptations, or a similar technical role within a local authority setting.
• A good understanding of Building Regulations and Disabled Facilities Grant legislation.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong communication and customer service skills when working with vulnerable clients.
• Ability to prepare technical drawings and detailed specifications.
• Sound ICT skills for updating databases and maintaining accurate case records.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £30 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amelia.krzysztofik@servicecare.org.uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.