West Midlands DFG Technical Officer - Contract Opportunity 🏡 DFG Technical Officer / Adaptations Technical Officer 📍 West Midlands - Site Based 💰 Competitive Daily Rate 📅 Contract Position We are currently recruiting for an experienced DFG Technical Officer to support a busy Disabled Facilities Grant and Adaptations Service within a well-established local authority in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical professional with a strong background in housing adaptations and DFG delivery to manage projects that make a genuine difference to residents' lives. Key Responsibilities ✅ Produce adaptation designs and specifications using CAD, including: * Level Access Showers * Access Ramps * Door Widening Schemes * Complex Major Adaptations ✅ Manage projects from initial survey through to practical completion. ✅ Liaise with Occupational Therapists, residents, contractors, and key stakeholders. ✅ Undertake contract administration, project monitoring, and quality assurance. ✅ Support procurement, tendering exercises, and contractor management activities. ✅ Manage a high-volume caseload whilst maintaining compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction. ✅ Prepare cost estimates and work with Schedules of Rates to ensure value for money. Essential Requirements ✔ Previous experience delivering Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and housing adaptations. ✔ Strong understanding of adaptation design and project delivery. ✔ Experience using CAD software. ✔ Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously. ✔ Knowledge of adaptation costing and Schedules of Rates. ✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ✔ Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain). Desirable Experience ⭐ Contract Administration ⭐ Project Management ⭐ Local Authority Housing Services ⭐ Procurement and Tendering Processes If you feel that this role would be a suitable fit for you, feel free to give me a call, for a confidential chat, or drop me an email