Technical Officer - Repairs

Purpose of the Job

To be part of the maintenance and repairs team responsible for the responsive repairs functions for a portfolio of approximately 5,000 social housing units, including estate environs and liabilities to leaseholders. The role involves assisting with investigations and identification of defects and remedial works to properties.

The role will also oversee the progress of repairs projects being carried out by contractors. 

1. Undertake inspections and surveys following requests for repairs, including visits to tenanted properties to undertake surveys or to enable accurate programmes of work to be planned.

2. Provide specific advice with regards to, technical defects, damp, specification work, estimates and labour requirements and health & safety relating to project work.

3. Carry out any necessary contract documentation, correspondence and measurement/re-measurement as directed. Update repairs histories as required, maintain records of work undertaken and ensure that proper information is recorded and available for others to use.

4. Be responsible for the preparation and submission of survey reports and estimates and ordering of works, ensuring good value and commercial feasibility have been considered.

5.Engage specialist services and contractors in line with the procurement rules.

6. Support the Area Manager in monitoring and overseeing progress of works being carried out by contractors or DLO and undertake post inspections to ensure the work is to a good standard and is compliant with H&S and statutory regulations to ensure inconvenience to residents is kept to a minimum.