Housing Project Officer (Contracts) - MOR11996

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To assist the Asset Manager (Housing) in delivering high-quality, efficient contract and project management from design to completion, ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.

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Requirements\n

• To assist in the development, administration and contract delivery of the Council’s Capital and Revenue Planned Maintenance Programme.

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• To act as the departments representative, to protect the customers interests and to ensure achievement of good quality work in liaison with other departments, sections, consultants and contractors.

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• To protect the Councils Capital and Revenue budgets by actively controlling expenditure and ensuring that all projects offer the Council value for money.

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• To promote positive behaviours in the workplace and promote safe working within Housing & Property Services.

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The Individual\n

• Sound building technology knowledge and experience

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• House condition survey experience

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• Computer literacy, use of a range of databases and spreadsheets

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• Demonstrable experience working in a Housing Asset, Repairs and Maintenance role or equivalent

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• Technical knowledge of property repairs/ maintenance or improvement works

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• Appropriate technical qualifications to ONC/HNC/HND level in Architectural Technology or an equivalent construction-related qualification, trade background, or relevant industry experience.

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• Ability to manage complex situations / projects and find appropriate solutions

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• Willingness to take on additional tasks

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• Full driving licence and use of car for work purposes

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• AutoCAD Computer Aided Drafting skills

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• Worked in property repairs/maintenance or improvement environment

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• Ability to monitor and negotiate with contractors and consultants

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• Ability to prioritise own workload

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• Ability to work on own initiative

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• Good knowledge of relevant legislation

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• Good standard of general health and fitness required

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• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding

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Closing Date: 24 July 2026

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Starting Salary: £40,056.25 Per Annum

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£21.25 per hour

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36.25 hours per week

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For further information please contact Tracey McKie, Housing Asset Manager on 01343 563352.

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