Affordable Housing Expert

1 week ago


Essex, United Kingdom Blue Octopus Full time
Join Our Team

We are looking for a highly skilled Building Construction Specialist to join our team at Blue Octopus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality control on new build affordable housing projects, working closely with contractors and consultants to promote positive relationships and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality control services on new build affordable housing projects, ensuring compliance with building regulations, fire safety measures, and health and safety legislation.
  • Monitor contractors and identify defects, working closely with the Technical Manager to resolve latent defect challenges.
  • Contribute to the Hastoe New-Build Standard, tackling latent defects and historical issues, and ensure contractors meet quality standards.
Requirements
  • Strong technical knowledge of house building and construction, including regulations affecting affordable homes.
  • Experience in resolving latent defects, with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with contractors and consultants, promoting positive relationships and effective communication.
What We Offer
  • An estimated salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced pension, and more.
  • Flexible working opportunities, including discounts for local shops and restaurants, cycle and car leasing scheme, employee assistance programme, health cash plan, and long service awards.
  • Professional growth and development, with encouragement to develop into the best version of yourself, financially supported and across the organisation.


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