Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity.  With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities.  With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability our priority.

Projects – Technical Officer x 1
EVH Grade 6/7: £28,538 - £36,648 Salary dependent on experience
Interview: Thursday 17th December

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual with the right skills and experience to make a positive impact in our local communities in the West of Glasgow.

You will assist the successful delivery of our ambitious £25m capital investment and cyclical maintenance plans across traditional and non-traditional multi-tenure developments. Working within our Technical Team, and where relevant, in conjunction with the appointed 3rd party Project Managers you will be responsible for the progression and delivery of projects across all GWHA properties. In your role you will drive high quality and performance standards and regulatory compliance through on-site inspections, robust contractor management and proactive customer engagement throughout investment projects.

The successful candidates will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, proficient IT skills, excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.  Experience of domestic and residential project management including contractor management and customer service experience is essential for this post.

Core Responsibilities:

• Commitment to enhanced customer service through the provision of quality advice, information and support to residents and the community.
• High level of technical/ specialist knowledge, focusing on the protection of property assets through the delivery of major repairs/ cyclical and reactive maintenance services.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, reporting and administrative systems. 

Key Tasks:

1. Developing business case and options appraisals, and delivering projects across all GWHA properties.
2. Property inspections / reporting to assess compliance with Scottish Housing Quality Standard / Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing, to inform investment strategy. 
3. Develop works specifications and assist in preparing tender documentation in line with GWHA procurement strategy.
4. Issuing repairs instructions/specifications and ensuring contractor compliance.
5. Assessing and addressing contractor performance in respect of quality and performance across all functions.
6. Representing GWHA at residents and other stakeholder meetings etc.
7. Scrutinising invoices / valuation requests for accuracy/value for money before processing within delegated authority.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure.

Closing Date: Monday 7th December 2020, 12noon

Application Form

Person Specification (for completion)

Role Profile

Covering Letter, Guidance Notes and Equal Opps

Staff Structure

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual with the right skills and experience to make a positive impact in our local communities in the West of Glasgow.

You will assist the successful delivery of our ambitious £25m capital investment and cyclical maintenance plans across traditional and non-traditional multi-tenure developments. Working within our Technical Team, and where relevant, in conjunction with the appointed 3rd party Project Managers you will be responsible for procurement of works and services through preparing tender documentation, specifications of work, operational contract management and budget setting to support in the delivery of GWHA’s ambitious investment and maintenance programme.   

The successful candidates will be performance driven, and will demonstrate role flexibility, proficient IT skills, excellent communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.  Experience of procurement, including tender preparation and evaluation is essential for this post.

Core Responsibilities:

• Commitment to enhanced customer service through the provision of quality advice, information and support to residents and the community.
• High level of technical/ specialist knowledge, focusing on the protection of property assets through the delivery of major repairs/ cyclical and reactive maintenance services.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, reporting and administrative systems.
   

Key Tasks:

1. Developing business case options appraisals, procuring and assisting delivery of projects across all GW properties.
2. Preparing tender documentation in line with GW procurement strategy.
3. Issuing instructions/specifications and ensuring contractor compliance.
4. Supporting and contributing to operational contract administration and grant applications. 
5. Representing GW at residents and other stakeholder meetings etc.
6. Scrutinising invoices / valuation requests for accuracy/value for money before processing within delegated authority.
7. Liaising with tenants and others regarding medical adaptations, alterations/improvements, planning applications, major repairs/cyclical works programmes. 

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure.

Closing Date: Monday 7th December 2020, 12noon

Application Form

Person Specification (for completion)

Role Profile

Covering Letter, Guidance Notes and Equal Opps

Staff Structure

Privacy Notice

Promoting Equality          Registered as a Scottish Charity NO. SCO01667