Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Technical Officer (Building Surveyor / Adaptations)

Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Technical Officer (Building Surveyor / Adaptations) Register Login Back to search results Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Technical Officer (Building Surveyor / Adaptations) Job title: Home Improvement Agency (HIA) Technical Officer  (Building Surveyor / Adaptations) Grade: BR13 Salary: £46,952 - £50,867 Contract: Permanent Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9–5 Location: Bromley Civic Centre Working pattern: Hybrid working, including home visits and a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Help People Live Independently at Home Are you a Building Surveyor, Architectural Technologist, Building Control Officer, Adaptations Surveyor or construction professional looking for a rewarding role where your technical expertise can make a real difference to people's lives? The London Borough of Bromley is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to join our Home Improvement Agency (HIA). This is an exciting opportunity to use your surveying, design and project management skills to help disabled and vulnerable residents remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. From designing major adaptations and home extensions to overseeing complex grant-funded projects, no two days are the same. You will work closely with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors and housing professionals to deliver life-changing improvements that have a direct and lasting impact on people's wellbeing. The Role The Home Improvement Agency (HIA) is seeking an experienced Technical Officer to lead the delivery of disabled adaptations, housing improvements and grant funded works across the Borough. You will manage a varied caseload of adaptation projects, undertaking surveys, developing technical solutions, preparing specifications and overseeing works from design through to completion. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, contractors, planning and building control services, as well as residents and their families, you will help deliver practical and innovative solutions that enable people to live safely and independently in their homes. As part of our ongoing service transformation, you will also contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to shape the future direction of Bromley's Home Improvement Agency. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Debbie.ricketts@bromley.gov.uk (Debbie Ricketts Principal Manager Home Improvement Agency) Why Join Bromley HIA? This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise to make a genuine difference to people's lives. Every adaptation project you deliver helps residents remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. Joining Bromley's Home Improvement Agency offers you the opportunity to: Deliver projects that genuinely change lives. Manage a varied caseload, from minor adaptations to major structural works. Work closely with Occupational Therapists and other professionals to develop creative solutions. Be part of an ambitious service committed to innovation and continuous improvement. Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Access excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities. Join a supportive and experienced team focused on improving outcomes for residents. About You You do not necessarily need to have worked within a Home Improvement Agency before. We welcome applications from experienced professionals with transferable skills, including: Building Surveyors Architectural Technologists Building Control Officers Adaptations Surveyors Construction Project Managers Technical Housing Officers Other construction and property professionals with design and project management experience You will be able to demonstrate: Experience undertaking property inspections, surveys and assessments. Experience producing drawings, specifications and schedules of works. Experience managing construction or adaptation projects from inception through to completion. Knowledge of residential