Technical Contracts Officer

Technical Contracts Officer

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices? Our client is looking for a Technical Contracts Officer to join their Property Services team.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the procurement of contracts for capital works, compliance, and small site-specific projects.
• Ensure contractor competency checks and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.
• Oversee planned and cyclical maintenance contracts for the Council's housing stock.
• Monitor and evaluate social value commitments made by contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
• Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all contracts to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.
• Support managers with reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to digital transformation and customer-focused service delivery.

What they're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in preparing specifications and procuring maintenance contracts.
• Knowledge of building construction, energy regulations, and health and safety legislation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with building-related data.
• This role involves regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis, so the ability to independently and reliably travel as part of your daily duties is essential.

Why join them?

You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering excellent housing services. As a Technical Contracts Officer, you'll join a collaborative and professional team that values your input and encourages innovation.

They offer:

• A supportive environment where your voice is heard and respected.
• Access to training opportunities and support to gain industry-recognised qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports internal mobility and career growth.
• The chance to contribute to a service that is continually evolving through digital transformation and customer-focused improvements.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your voice is heard and respected.

Apply now and help shape the future of housing property services!

Benefits

Our client offers excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy
• Car mileage reimbursement
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for roles over 33k

Certain restrictions may apply.

About Our Client

Our client is part of the largest Council Partnership in the country, formed by three local authorities working together since October 2021 to deliver improved services to communities across the sub-region. The partnership has already achieved many positive outcomes, with services set to become formally shared over time, creating exciting opportunities for colleagues to be involved in new and innovative areas of work.

Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

Our client reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.