Permanent Vacancy - Senior Technical Officer
Salary - £46,000 - £50,500
Location - Glasgow City Centre
Working hours - Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm
Excellent company benefits
We are looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join one of our Housing Association clients based Glasgow City Centre. They are looking for someone who has a strong background in procurement, project management and has survey experience. Please have a read below to find out more…..
Main responsibilities of the role;
* Commitment to enhanced customer service through the provision of quality advice, information and support to residents and the community
* A high level of technical/specialist knowledge, focussing on the protection of property assets through the delivery of major works/repairs, component replacement, and cyclical maintenance
* Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, reporting and administrative systems
* Delivering high standards of performance. Engaging in effective, appropriate and professional conduct
* Line management through the Technical Manager and Technical Director, with accountability through the Chief Executive to the Management Committee

Tasks
* Preparing procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders, and contributing to tender evaluations, to meet project planning and governance objectives
* Development of relevant consultant appointment service level agreements, appointment documentation and rolling performance monitoring/management
* Delivering a range of planned, ad-hoc major works, common repair and investment initiatives including cyclical, SHQS & EESSH compliance projects, and ad-hoc component replacement as directed
* Property inspections/reporting to assess compliance with SHQS / EESSH to inform investment strategy
* Pre and Post Contract administration in line with our procurement strategy (including but not limited to preparing / contributing to tender documentation, tender evaluation, issuing instructions, ensuring contractor compliance)
* Assessing and addressing contractor performance in respect of quality and performance across all functions
* Representing at residents and other stakeholder meetings etc
* Attending march-ins and advising on expectations/standards
* Contributing to newsletters, annual report, web site and other corporate publications
* Assisting with risk assessment, performance and compliance reporting and preparation of governance reports
* Ensuring operational compliance with health and safety obligations and policies, including asbestos, and legionella
* Day to day alignment of services with legislative, regulatory and governance requirements
* Acting as representative across development activities
* Supporting the implementation and day to day use of Asset Management Software (database & mobile working)
* Support management and officers in their duties to deliver on Corporate Plan objectives
* Scrutinising invoices / valuation requests for accuracy/value for money before processing within delegated authority
* Developing and leading effective stakeholder communication strategies, mitigating complaints, liaising with tenants and others regarding live and pipeline projects, including post project evaluation of learning plans
* Leading and promoting effective team working with appointed consultants towards project delivery
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If you have the skills and experience were looking for please submit your CV or call Louise at Blue Arrow a call on or .
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