Technical Officer

The successful candidate will be qualified in Building Surveying, BTEC HNC/HND, or have extensive and relevant work experience and be able to demonstrate that they have the following experience, knowledge and skills.

• Practical experience of preparing specifications and detailed schedules of work.
• Practical experience of letting of contracts for building works.
• Practical experience of site supervision including liaising with contractors and statutory bodies.
• Knowledge of relevant housing and construction related legislation.
• Ability to produce professional standard schedules of works, specifications, and drawings.
• Practical experience in and application of planning and building regulations and processes.
• Ability to manage own case load effectively and to meet required targets.
• Demonstrate good listening skills and can respond to diverse needs of others.
• Experience of working with vulnerable households and dealing directly with the public.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Word.
• Hold a current valid driving licence.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.