Overview
Contract type: Permanent and fixed term opportunities
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing date: Midnight on 2nd November
Role
Braintree District Council is recruiting a Technical Officer for the Environment team. The position offers a permanent full‑time role and a 6‑month fixed‑term contract with potential extension beyond 6 months subject to business need.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the delivery of Disabled Facility Grants and other Housing Grants, from referral to completion, assisting applicants through every stage as necessary.
* Draft specifications and schedules of works, check tenders, verify details for benefit claims.
* Undertake site inspections and joint visits prior to application, advising the Occupational Therapist on practical options and implications around a solution.
* Liaise with builders, architects, occupational therapists and clients as necessary to ensure works are necessary, appropriate, reasonable and practical.
* Complete final inspection, detailing snagging, holding builders to account and arranging payments where appropriate.
* Record all action taken in the Environmental Health IT systems.
* Work within a team of officers and cover the work of absent colleagues.
* Observe Council and Directorate safety policies.
* Carry out a programme of work as agreed with the Environmental Health Manager.
Qualifications
* Experience in Local Authority disabled facilities grant‑related work, or proven experience working in the building trade in a practical, technical or professional capacity.
* Draft specifications and schedule of works, checking quotations and verifying details for benefit claims – a good understanding and working knowledge of the technical aspects of building required.
* Relevant construction‑related qualification such as City and Guilds, NVQ, BTEC, HNC or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Housing Act 2004 and Environment Protection Act 1990 would be an advantage.
Benefits
Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward‑thinking authority committed to delivering high‑quality homes, excellent transport links and a strong economy. Working for Braintree District Council offers a creative and innovative environment with an engaged workforce and opportunities to contribute to the council’s strategy and success.
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