Technical Officer

Overview

Do you have experience as a Contract Supervisor/Surveyor/Technical Officer and are looking for a new challenge in a rapidly expanding Healthcare company? Have you got knowledge and experience of residential construction methods? If so, we have an exciting opportunity within our East Surrey Home Improvement Agency (HIA) for a Technical Officer to join the team. You'll be working as part of an engaged and motivated team, for a company committed to reward and recognition for a job well done.

As a Technical Officer with us you will be responsible for providing a technical building surveying service for Disabled Adaptations such as level access showers, ramps, stair lifts, kitchen adaptations and extensions to service user's homes which will assist them in living more independently.

This role will involve travelling to customers' homes in various contract area locations where you will be responsible for surveying, planning and overseeing contractors performing adaptations within the service user's homes.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, we are looking for an experienced person who has knowledge of residential construction methods; excellent organisational skills with a good eye for detail, is good with people having a flexible approach.

The Technical Officer/Surveyor will be able to demonstrate abilities and competency in the following areas:

• A recognised building or building technician qualification such as ONC HNC BTEC in construction or evidence of equivalent experience
• Surveying and specification writing for creating building alterations
• Effective use of AutoCAD or other drawing packages
• Knowledge of building and planning regulations
• Contractor management techniques and understanding of adaptations within an occupied dwelling
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of CDM regulations
• Computer literate and ability to use systems for administration
• Knowledge of DFG legislation is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

What can we offer you?

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
• Potential for remote based or hybrid working (with regular travel required)
• Potential to complete HNC/BTEC in construction through our apprenticeship programme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with optional 5 days unpaid
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• A rewards scheme - 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlet

Our ambition within the Millbrook Healthcare group is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values 'CARES' remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You'll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users' lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role is working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure and Social Media Screening.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00

• Millbrook Healthcare Group
  Nutsey Lane
  Southampton
  SO40 3XJ