Accessibility Technician

Job Purpose:

The Accessibility Technician will be responsible for providing support in the delivery of different projects relating to the services provided by OHAC. This is mainly in the preparation of Disability Access Certificates (DACs), access audit reports, accessibility reviews and supporting other accessibility projects as required. 

Reporting to: 

Reporting to the Department Manager 

Main areas of responsibility: 

• Assist in the preparation, completion and issue of DAC application documentation (i.e. marked up drawings, reviews, compliance reports, application forms)
• Complete final drawings for issue with Disability Access Certificate (DAC) Applications
• Manage the DAC database.
• Carry out design appraisals for new buildings, extensions, and building alterations and report to the Accessibility Advisor 
• Record the status and progress of applications and advise the Project Lead and Clients accordingly 
• Act as member of team in project delivery and provide support to team members 
• Continuously develop own accessibility knowledge and contribute internally, while also seeking to contribute externally to the accessibility community nationally and internationally
• Contribute to the wider company in terms of supporting the development of accessibility awareness - e.g. company newsletters, presentations, CPDs etc. 

Role Requirements: 

• A passion for and interest in accessibility and disability inclusion 
• A relevant qualification in the construction industry including: Architecture, 
• Architectural Technician, Building Surveying, Construction or Engineering 
• A high level of design skills combined with some prior experience working on design projects 
• Practical experience and level of skill in the utilisation of design packages, in particular AutoCAD and MS Office application 
• Prior knowledge and understanding of Part M of building regulations with an understanding of disability access design solutions, and appreciation for relevant industry legislation and standards 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, report writing and presentation skills 
• A driven, self-starter with the ability to act with the minimum of supervision; 
• Highly structured approach to work and strong organisational skills 
• The ability to quickly develop good working relationships with colleagues and clients alike 
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communications’ skills 
• Ability to work well within a team and contribute to the team wider OHAC team