Technical Officer (Housing Association)

4560355
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Building Surveying - Green Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £32,000-£34,000 per annum

Technical Officer required by a Housing Association in Belfast on a temporary contract basis

Your new company

The services of Hays have been retained by our client, an established Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Technical Officer on a temporary contract basis for a period of 12 months with the possibility of further extension.


Your new role

You will ensure that maintenance repairs to Housing Association homes are carried out to exacting cost, quality and time standards in accordance with the terms of contracts. This will include:
Responding directly to tenants' queries regarding property maintenance;
Ensuring that statutory compliance requirements are being maintained in Association properties;
Inspecting defects or repairs reported to the office, identifying the reason for the problem and ensuring it is repaired within the proper response time;
Monitoring the performance of contractors, which will include completing inspections of works completed;
Carrying out 'Change of Tenancy Inspections' for properties ensuring void properties are returned ready to let at the earliest opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must possess:

An HND or equivalent in a surveying, construction or property management related discipline, or a sound knowledge of building construction with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in construction or estate / property management.
Good organisational and computer skills, which include MS Word and other MS programmes.
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in the diagnosis of repairs to domestic buildings.
A current valid driving licence and access to private transport.

What you'll get in return

This position offers an immediate start with the opportunity to work with a large Housing Association. You will be paid via Hays on a weekly basis for all hours worked.

What you need to do now

Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.

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Located in Belfast, 5th Floor, Donegall House, Donegall Square NorthTelephone 02890 446900
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