Technical Support Officer – DF/TSO
Full time Temporary @Apple Recruitment posted 3 weeks ago in Public Sector & CharityJob Description
Job Title: Technical Support Officer
Location: Belfast
Hours: 37 Monday – Friday
Salary: £19.32
Job Summary
The Technical Support Officer will have responsibility for the co-ordination and
completion of a programme of technical assessments which supports the delivery
of the Social Housing Development Programme and its agreed performance
objectives, including the production of reports and recommendations for actions.
This role will require the Technical Support Officer to flexibly work within a
dynamic environment as business activities continue to evolve to meet increasing
levels of business demand.
• To ensure an agreed programme of applications for Project Approval are
technically assessed (taking account of Design Compliance, Costs and Value For
Money) so as to facilitate required starts and associated budget expenditure within
each financial year period.
• Undertake pre-assessment discussions with Housing Association (HA)
partners via ad-hoc meetings as necessary, in order to facilitate a timely scheme
approval process.
• Provide technical advice and assessment in response to queries from
external partners such as (HA’s/DfC/DoF) and NIHE colleagues (Place
Shaping/Supporting People/Housing Services) as required.
• Undertake audit of agreed sample of completed SHDP funded new-build
schemes to ensure that completed schemes comply with proposals as approved
by DPG (via site visits & As Built drawing checks).
• To undertake ongoing learning and development opportunities and share
knowledge to ensure consistent assessment of all funding approvals.
• To ensure the completion of technical assessments to include new build,
adaptations and other funding streams as required.
• Build on existing partnerships working arrangements with DfC (Housing
Investment and Housing Advisory Branch) and external stakeholders as
appropriate.
• Provide input into reviews and consultations exercises as directed by the
Technical Standards Manager/Head of Development Services.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of design standards,
embracing best practice and innovation.
• Ensure all project documentation is recorded and filed as per internal
procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) A registered Architect or a graduate in Architecture with a
minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience,
or
2) BTEC Higher Cert/Diploma or equivalent in
Architecture/Construction related discipline with a minimum of 3
years’ relevant experience.
Exceptionally, candidates not holding the above level of
qualifications but with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
may also be considered.
Essential
Candidates must demonstrate their relevant experience in all of
the following areas:
1) Experience in Housing Scheme Design Process
compliance (including compliance with relevant standards and/or
funding criteria).
2) Experience of the Housing Scheme Development
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