Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 February 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 £30,691.29 to £33,732.26
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Job Details
As a Housing Technical Officer, you will form a generic role within the wider Housing Condition & Supply team, collaborating with colleagues in Housing, Building Services and Property Services to support and provide technical advice, guidance and support in relation to their requirements by applying specialist knowledge and skills. The post will primarily be working in the Projects & Major Works Team which includes fire and flood damaged properties along with structural and complex repairs managing each project from start to finish, back to relet standards.
The HTO role will involve conducting property inspections, diagnose repairs, obtain or create specifications for work required and obtain competitive prices. Order works by use of appropriate systems.
Conduct post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion of works and provide updates to our colleagues ensuring that Health and Safety Standards, Building Regulations and CDM regulations are adhered to.
Housing Condition & Supply Workstreams
Projects and Major Works – Fire, flood, and structural repairs, responsible for the 1 st stage recharge appeal process.
Property Acquisitions – Search properties on the open market, purchasing to increase housing stock.
Repairs – conduct repair and maintenance inspections in tenanted properties across Fife, raise work orders required on the handset and record rechargeable repairs.
Damp and Condensation – visit properties throughout Fife from tenants reporting issues with damp and condensation, raise relevant works required on handset. Provide guidance and refer to internal or external agencies to support tenants where required.
HRA budgets and projects – review monthly reports ensuring correct budgets and codes are being used.
Complex Projects including high- and low-rise buildings.
New builds – Supporting the delivery of new Build Housing Projects Fife Wide including 12-month post-handover repairs/defect support.
Climate team - Delivery of insulation works internally and externally, delivery on Net Zero (previously EESSH2), dampness works and gas safety checks.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) - Survey to identify elements requiring replacement along with ensuring Energy Performance Certificate is valid.
Component Replacement and No Access) – ensure compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) of the Component Replacement Programme
This role is field based with the use of total mobile technology (DRS) through a handset or tablet which will be provided.
A significant part of the role is lone working; the successful candidate will be required to travel to on-site visits and attend office buildings throughout Fife as required.
The Person
You should have a knowledge of Housing policies and practices to provide a regular and effective service. You should be able to demonstrate communication skills and be customer focussed, a well organised individual to manage competing demands.
Educated to SVQ 3 in a Housing or Health & Social Care or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Experience with systems – Office 365, Oracle, SharePoint, CPM, CX and Microsoft packages.
Provided with training and shadowing opportunities to gain experience new skills.
Ability to travel throughout Fife, travel expenses are paid in line with Fife Council policy.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
Directorate Information - Council Department information
Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.
Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: [email protected]
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Closing Date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC6 £30,691.29 to £33,732.26
Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week
Location: Fife
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement
Job Details
As a Housing Technical Officer, you will form a generic role within the wider Housing Condition & Supply team, collaborating with colleagues in Housing, Building Services and Property Services to support and provide technical advice, guidance and support in relation to their requirements by applying specialist knowledge and skills. The post will primarily be working in the Projects & Major Works Team which includes fire and flood damaged properties along with structural and complex repairs managing each project from start to finish, back to relet standards.
The HTO role will involve conducting property inspections, diagnose repairs, obtain or create specifications for work required and obtain competitive prices. Order works by use of appropriate systems.
Conduct post inspections, confirm satisfactory completion of works and provide updates to our colleagues ensuring that Health and Safety Standards, Building Regulations and CDM regulations are adhered to.
Housing Condition & Supply Workstreams
Projects and Major Works – Fire, flood, and structural repairs, responsible for the 1 st stage recharge appeal process.
Property Acquisitions – Search properties on the open market, purchasing to increase housing stock.
Repairs – conduct repair and maintenance inspections in tenanted properties across Fife, raise work orders required on the handset and record rechargeable repairs.
Damp and Condensation – visit properties throughout Fife from tenants reporting issues with damp and condensation, raise relevant works required on handset. Provide guidance and refer to internal or external agencies to support tenants where required.
HRA budgets and projects – review monthly reports ensuring correct budgets and codes are being used.
Complex Projects including high- and low-rise buildings.
New builds – Supporting the delivery of new Build Housing Projects Fife Wide including 12-month post-handover repairs/defect support.
Climate team - Delivery of insulation works internally and externally, delivery on Net Zero (previously EESSH2), dampness works and gas safety checks.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) - Survey to identify elements requiring replacement along with ensuring Energy Performance Certificate is valid.
Component Replacement and No Access) – ensure compliance with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) of the Component Replacement Programme
This role is field based with the use of total mobile technology (DRS) through a handset or tablet which will be provided.
A significant part of the role is lone working; the successful candidate will be required to travel to on-site visits and attend office buildings throughout Fife as required.
The Person
You should have a knowledge of Housing policies and practices to provide a regular and effective service. You should be able to demonstrate communication skills and be customer focussed, a well organised individual to manage competing demands.
Educated to SVQ 3 in a Housing or Health & Social Care or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Experience with systems – Office 365, Oracle, SharePoint, CPM, CX and Microsoft packages.
Provided with training and shadowing opportunities to gain experience new skills.
Ability to travel throughout Fife, travel expenses are paid in line with Fife Council policy.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services
Directorate Information - Council Department information
Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.
Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: [email protected]
For further information please contact: [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Housing Technical Officer (Project & Major Works) position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Fife offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
