Works Officer

Overview

Contract Works Officer — Permanent,
Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075
. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
. Working 36.5 hours per week
.

2 x CWOs to oversee R&M

1 x CWO to oversee gas

1 x CWO to oversee electrical works

Birmingham City Council has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Contract Works Officers'. You will be required to ensure the Councils Repairs, Maintenance and Capital Works Contractors carry out all repairs, maintenance, and install gas and electrical installations as well as building repairs in Council owned properties, in accordance with Regulations and manufacturer’s instructions and guidance. You will have responsibility for a defined area of up to 23 000 properties.

You will be experienced in inspecting and diagnosing building defects to both low and high rise tower blocks and ordering remedial works to be carried out by our nominated contractor. You will have previous experience of delivering Gas Maintenance Services and Planned Works from inception to completion and within budget.

The Contract Works Officer role requires knowledge of residential maintenance and a desirable qualification in Gas or electric to a minimum of HNC or BTEC Building or relevant experience.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build and maintain positive relationships with all customers.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy — Birmingham City Council here.

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