Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services.
The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.
The role
To undertake extensive building contract administration, the preparation of legal contract tender documentation, specification, supervision and monitoring of capital contracts for Council owned Housing.
To carry out inspections of void and tenanted properties to agree work specifications.
To be responsible for the delivery of a customer focussed Capital programmes of work. Proactively engaging with residents to provide support, advice and interventions to ensure that properties are effectively maintained, all repairs are undertaken promptly and to high standards, contractors are monitored and supervised ensuring performance targets are achieved and high levels of customer satisfaction is attained.
Key Duties
To undertake feasibility studies and stock condition surveys, and to prepare specifications and schedule of works for possible remedial works.
To provide regular updates of expenditure on capital budgets and performance of the services and to maintain financial and statistical records for all capital works including any special projects.
To assist in the identification of properties and schemes requiring future planned maintenance programmes including carrying out stock condition surveys.
To carry out pre and post inspections of void properties and prepare detailed schedule of works for contractors, obtain necessary quotations in accordance with the Councils Corporate Procurement Rules
Skills & experience
At least 3 years post qualification experience working in a building / surveying environment.
Knowledge of statutory legislation, financial and contractual regulations.
Experience and knowledge of repairs and maintenance.
Experience of contract administration.
Experience of planned programmes of work.
HNC/professional qualification in building construction related field and/or related qualification and an additional 2 years post qualification experience of capital contracts and project management or considerable experience (5 Years +) in a similar role.
To provide technical advice and guidance to other staff and tenants.
Additional Information
The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:
* pension
* generous leave entitlements starting at 24 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
* flexible working, where appropriate
* Employee Assistance Programme
* access to employee benefits platform. Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more
What next
Need further information on the details of this post? Please contact Penny Bevington (recruiting manager) on 07929 095648 or email penny.bevington@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
Closing date for completed applications: 27th November 2025 (Midnight).
Interview date: to be confirmed by the Environmental and Housing management team
If you experience difficulties when applying online please contact the HR Team at recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk
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Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification
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