Job Overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our Housing Team to carry out the technical functions and related disciplines involved with the delivery of housing grants, principally disabled facility grants, including designing and tendering schemes.
Located in the ‘Heart of Derbyshire’ with a borough comprising quiet villages, market towns and excellent transport links, Amber Valley is set in beautiful countryside with the Derwent Mills world heritage site adding to the charm of Amber Valley.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be principally responsible for delivering adaptations to domestic homes which will include conducting feasibility studies, production of working drawings, specification writing, submitting planning applications and contract documentation.
Qualifications
You will need to have knowledge and experience of housing grants legislation, technical and operational issues and knowledge of Building Regulations applicable to domestic dwellings. You will have the ability to interpret legislation, reports, data, architectural drawings and plans and experience of building contracts and procurement.
You will hold a qualification in a relevant area e.g. Architecture/building construction or architectural technology have experience of using design software e.g. CAD.
You will need to have excellent IT skills and the ability to organise and prioritise your own work. You will also be required to work on site and may work from home occasionally. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Benefits
* Flexible Working
* Pension Scheme
* Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
* Free on-site parking
For an informal discussion please email Adrian Anderson, Housing Team Manager, adrian.anderson@ambervalley.gov.uk
(Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted)
CVs are not accepted.
To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Job Information
* Salary: Grade 7 – £37,280 to £40,777 per year
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Directorate: Operations
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Government Administration
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