Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Barrhead, is currently looking to recruit a Project Officer (Housing) for an initial 3 month contract with possible extension on a rate of £21.56 to £23.95/hour (PAYE). This role would be office based.
Responsibilities
– Assist the Senior Development Officer/ Project Manager take forward agreed sites by liaising closely with the statutory authorities, private developers and housing services colleagues
– Ensure that proposed new developments meet housing need and demand by liaising closely with colleagues responsible for the local development plan and local housing strategy.
– Liaising closely with Finance colleagues to ensure that new build proposals are financially viable.
– Assisting the delivery of the new build programme by:-
– briefing and appointing design teams/contractors and reporting on consultant/ contractor performance
– Ensuring design proposals comply with standard design guide and specification, Housing for Varying Needs and Scottish Building Regulations
– Monitoring and reporting on development spend v budget
– Assisting in the procurement of design and construction works
– Preparing of grant funding bids and inputting tender applications and grant claims to the Scottish Government’s HARP portal
– Maintaining administration systems in relation to new build
– Attending design team and site meetings, liaising with consultants and contractors to agree final account
– Undertaking post development completion reviews and identifying ways for improving future developments
– Liaise with Housing Management colleagues to maximise input into proposals and develop/ refine handover procedures
– Regularly update finance colleagues on spend against budget and anticipated development completion dates
– Ensure Community Benefits officer is aware of new build development programme in order to maximise community benefits
– Support the handover of new developments ensuring that the receives all relevant documentation and information required for the effective management and maintenance of the new properties: and to minimise any void period between handover and occupation
– Ensure the defect period is managed effectively and reported defects are dealt within agreed timescales
– Ensure compliance with procurement policies and relevant guidance issued by Scottish Housing Regulator and the Scottish Government
– Regularly review the organisations design guide and specification to ensure it remains fit for purpose, incorporates best practice and customer feedback
– Assist the Senior Development Officer/Project Manager prepare reports for senior management, elected members on project viability, progress and final account
– Remain informed on emerging housing development policy and practice
– Liaising with other services and external agencies including Housing Associations and the Scottish Government on strategic and new build housing matters.
– Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Head of Service or Manager.
Essential Skills:
– Educated to degree level or equivalent
– Experience of new build projects from inception to completion
– Experience of working in a social housing environment
– Experience of risk management and risk mitigation
– Experience of working with performance indicators and targets
– Good understanding of construction industry legislation and Scottish Government grant requirements
– Strong analytical/ problem solving skills.
– Strong IT and report writing skills
– Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
– Ability to prioritise own workload
– Positive “can do” attitude
– Self-motivated to complete tasks and work to a high standard even when under pressure
– Use own initiative and work with minimal supervision
– Build strong and constructive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
– Occasionally work outwith normal working hours e.g. to attend community consultation events
– Commitment to meeting aims and objectives
Desirable Skills:
– Construction related qualification- project management, architecture, quantity surveying, planning or other appropriate discipline
– Full Driving Licence
– Membership of professional relevant body
– Experience of dealing with legal issues e.g. Section 75 agreements
– Experience of procuring construction works and services
– Good negotiating and influencing skills
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
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