Contract Works Officer - Aids and Adaptations Team
Grade C- £35,412 - £41,771
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Permanent position.
Birmingham City Council has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Contract Works Officer working as part of the Aids and Adaptations Team.
Responsibilities
* Deliver aids and adaptations to a diverse community, ensuring varied needs are met.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with all customers, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understand and interpret the Priority Needs Assessments from the Occupational Therapy team and deliver the required works to meet the recommended adaptations.
* Review adaptation programmes, assess costs, agree variations to works, produce clear, concise reports and collate all required information from O and M manuals through to agreed costs.
* Work closely with repair partners to ensure quality and customer‑based care.
* Inspect and diagnose building defects in low‑ and high‑rise tower blocks, order remedial works and manage delivery by nominated contractors.
* Deliver Planned Works from inception to completion and within budget.
Qualifications and Experience
* Knowledge of residential maintenance and a desirable qualification in Gas or Electric to a minimum of HNC or BTEC Building or relevant industry experience.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
* Experience inspecting and diagnosing building defects in low and high rise tower blocks.
* Experience delivering Planned Works from inception to completion and within budget.
* Proficient in reviewing adaptation programmes, costs, variations and reporting.
Requirements
* The role is hybrid with a base office; attendance at various locations across the city is required.
* Must upload an up‑to‑date CV via the attachments part of your application – a CV is required for shortlisting.
* Proof of right to work in the UK is required before any employment offer can be confirmed.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Additional Information
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquiries please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk quoting ref 3742.
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
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