Technical Officer (Surveyor Duties)
Permanent 37 Hours per week
SO2 - £32,909 - £34,723 per annum

Would you like a role that makes a real difference to the lives of people in Leeds? Could you help us ensure that council homes are kept in the best possible condition for our tenants?

As a Technical Officer (surveyor duties) in the property and contracts service you will provide an excellent customer service to tenants and use your technical knowledge to ensure maintenance issues are promptly identified and repaired.

Your role

You will inspect and survey council properties to collect information, determine stock condition and identify, diagnose, and develop solutions to building related issues in line with internal policies and procedures.

You will be responsible for:
- identifying damp and mould and the causes
- undertaking technical inspections on tenanted properties to diagnose repair issues
- carrying out damp profiling on tenanted properties
- the use of damp equipment such as moisture meters, borescopes and hygrometers
- identifying remedial works, producing a schedule of works and completing a causation pro-forma

What you will bring to the role
- You will have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
- You will be motivated and a critical thinker with the ability to understand the needs of your customers

You must have:
- Commitment to providing a quality frontline customer service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
- Confidence to diagnose repairs effectively and provide solutions
- Experience within the building/construction industry
- Good IT skills

We offer:
- A competitive pay progression structure
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holiday allowance
- Flexible working options, subject to service needs, including hybrid working and flexitime
- Clear career paths with tailored personal and professional development
- A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund

How to apply

Before applying please read the job description and employee specification carefully. We will only shortlist candidates who demonstrate in their application that they meet all the essential criteria for the role.

Please complete our online application form in full. You will be invited to upload your CV if you wish, which will prepopulate your contact details, employment history, qualifications and training. However you should check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Alison Cleeve on 0113 3788396.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is a Stonewall Top 100 employer 2023, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident employer.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.