Housing Project Officer (Contracts) - MOR11996

Job Description

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.

Requirements

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

• 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.

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

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

The Individual

• Sound building technology knowledge and experience

• House condition survey experience

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

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

• Technical knowledge of property repairs/ maintenance or improvement works

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

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

• Willingness to take on additional tasks

• Full driving licence and use of car for work purposes

• AutoCAD Computer Aided Drafting skills

• Worked in property repairs/maintenance or improvement environment

• Ability to monitor and negotiate with contractors and consultants

• Ability to prioritise own workload

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Good knowledge of relevant legislation

• Good standard of general health and fitness required

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

Starting Salary: £40,056.25 Per Annum

£21.25 per hour

36.25 hours per week

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