Kirklees Council
Property Project Officer x3
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Place
Service Area
Homes & Neighbourhoods
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
3
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent, Temporary, Secondment
Length of contract
1st October 2027
Grade
Grade 10
Salary
£38,220 - £40,777
Advert Wording
- x2 Permanent Roles
- x1 Fixed Term/Secondment Role (up to October 2027)
Please specify which role you are applying for when you submit your application form.
As a Property Project Officer
You will be responsible for the front-line delivery of improvement and refurbishment programs to tenanted properties, and will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget whilst ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
Key outcomes for the role will include making a positive contribution during the formulation of the annual Capital/revenue works programme, formulating works specifications and order work from contractors; be their point of contact and oversee their work to ensure that appropriate quality health and safety standards are met and that KHN (Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods) receives value for money. This will include sample quality checks, inspections and liaison with the contractor and residents. You will also liaise with senior colleagues to co-ordinate works of a complex nature such as mechanical and electrical or above a prescribed financial value.
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To Do This Role You Will Need
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4 (C) or above in English & Maths or equivalent
- Construction based experience- example trade background or relevant construction qualification
- Demonstrable experience with a major housing contractor in operations, project or contract management
- Good knowledge of Construction Health & Safety regulations
- Experience of decent homes or large-scale social housing improvement programmes
- Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively, in person, via the telephone and in writing with a range of stakeholders, internal and external
- Previous experience of data input and maintenance of databases and/or Contact Management Systems
- Previous experience in managing a budget
- Able to produce detailed reports
- Producing schedules or work (example surveying and scheduling fire damage properties)
Benefits
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.
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Paul Lunn is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.
Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.
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Closing date
06 September 2026, 11:55 PM
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