Technical Officer - L/Derry

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Technical Officer - L/DerryDo you come from a building / construction background and interested in securing full time work in the Public Sector? Apply today to find out more. Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £12.38 per hour
• Location: L/Derry
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
• Holidays: 37 days pro rata
• Duration: Temporary, ongoing
• Public Sector
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is 14th May 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

You will be responsible for all technical aspects of applications pertaining to Grants and Energy Efficiency Schemes, including inspection of the property, preparation of a List of Works, costing and processing payment for completed works. Duties include:

• To consider the most satisfactory course of action in determining the type of grant and works to be carried out for Home Improvement and Energy Efficiency grants.
• To carry out a technical assessment of properties for which a grant application has been received.
  
• To prepare a costed List of Works specifying items to be grant aided in accordance with PSIS Technical Guidance.
• To gather relevant Pre Construction Health and Safety Information.
  
• For Disabled Facilities Grants, to prepare a standard solution and scheme design to meet the requirements of the Occupational Therapist’s recommendation.
  
• To ensure that plans submitted from customers/architects in support of individual applications meet the technical requirements of the scheme.
  
• To cost individual applications using the approved rates and in compliance with the PSIS costing policy.
  
• To inspect finished works to ensure they have been completed satisfactorily as per the list of grant aided items and process payment.
  
• To ensure proper governance is applied in all technical decisions.
  
• To engage actively and positively with a range of customers and partners. This includes, but is not limited to, grant applicants, contractors, statutory bodies and NIHE colleagues.

Criteria:

• Possess a degree level qualification in Building Studies, a relevant Mechanical and Electrical discipline or equivalent professional / technical qualification, plus demonstrate at least 2 years’ relevant experience in Building Construction / Surveying.
  OR
  Possess a relevant BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Building Studies or a relevant Mechanical and Electrical, plus demonstrate 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience.
  OR
  Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development / experiential learning and demonstrate at least 4 years working within a Building Construction / Surveying.
• Can demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the following 5 areas:
  a. Relevant experience in carrying out inspections of domestic properties to identify defects and recommend solutions with associated costs.
  b. Experience of preparing basic plans/drawings following onsite surveys.
  c. Experience of inspecting completed work to ensure it meets satisfactory quality standards which comply with current statutory requirements (eg. Building Control etc.).
  d. Experience in using I.T. systems/mobile devices to carry out all technical duties and communication.
  e. Experience in using an approved schedule of rates, and detailed application of VAT.
• Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.

If you are interested in this position we encourage you to apply online, email or call Wendy on in strictest confidence.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.