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Technical Officer
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 39,193 - 39,193 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent Temporary
Location: Inverness, Highland
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and making a real difference in local communities?
Global Highland looking to support their client in the sourcing of an experienced and motivated Technical Officer to join their team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring their homes are safe, efficient, and ready for new tenants—maintained to the highest standards and in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Coordinating and inspecting repairs and void works across our clients homes and properties
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Ensuring timely completion of works to a high standard, providing value for money
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Carrying out inspections, diagnosing building defects, and preparing reports
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Supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and stock condition surveys
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Monitoring and managing contractor performance and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
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Recording tenant interactions and property data using internal systems (Civica CX, Asprey)
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Supporting tenants with property-related issues such as damp and mould, ensuring a responsive and customer-focused service
What We’re Looking For:
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Educated and experienced in a construction or building-related discipline, Trade qualification or equivalent construction-related certification
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a construction or maintenance environment
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Proven experience in building inspections and diagnosing defects
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Experience contributing to housing maintenance and repairs programmes
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Background in delivering high-quality, customer-focused services
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of building technology, contracts, drawings, and specifications
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Excellent organisational and time management skills witha high standard of written communication and report writing
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Confident working independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams
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Understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM
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Ability to prioritise a diverse workload and meet tight deadlines
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Strong financial awareness, including budget preparation and cost control
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Knowledge of SHQS, EESSH, and regulatory frameworks within housing
Personal Attributes:
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Professional, confident, and calm under pressure with strong attention to detail with disciplined record-keeping
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Pragmatic problem solver with negotiation and influencing skills, Committed to good governance and continuous improvement
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Passionate about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards
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Full UK driving licence with ability to travel across the Highlands
Desirable Criteria:
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HNC or HND in a relevant subject
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Professional membership of a construction or housing-related industry body
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Knowledge of Scottish social housing regulation and planning requirements
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Experience in the social housing sector, particularly in repairs and voids
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Understanding of building regulations, planning, SHQS, EESSH, and CDM regulations
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Capable of motivating contractors and teams
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A genuine interest in housing and community development
If you are interested in discussing the above whether that's on a temporary or permanent basis please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland for a confidential conversationBefore You Apply
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