Job Details
To provide consultancy for all services provided by the Councils to our residents who have
applied for a Minor Adaptation Grant or Disabled Facilities Grant.
To prepare contract documents, liaise with other professionals, obtain relevant consents and
seek tenders for reactive, cyclical and planned maintenance projects in respect of all
corporate and housing assets.
To carry out the supervision and financial control of each application in accordance with
financial regulations.
To use professional judgement to interpret legislation in respect of contracts, statutory
requirements and health & safety (particularly in relation to the workplace, legionella and
asbestos).
To ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget in relation to building services
projects within the DFG.
To introduce innovation wherever possible, particularly in terms of energy conservation, new
building systems etc.
Working collaboratively with professional teams (internal and external) on multi-disciplined
projects.
Working collaboratively with other operational delivery teams across the organization.
Working with the occupiers of residential buildings during periods when specific works are
being undertaken
Working with residents and their representative groups
Responsibility for the wellbeing of staff, contractors, residents and public through
construction project work with specific regard to Health and Safety legislative requirements
and adaptions for disabled users.
The potholder will carry out contract administration on small and medium sized contracts,
which will include the preparation of contract instructions and payment certificates. This will
involve making day-to-day decisions on installation and design as well as quality control.
More important decisions will be made by reference to his/her supervisor or section head.
The potholder will be expected to refer matters of medium and high financial involvement to
his/her supervisor or section head.
