Senior Technical Officer

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Glasgow.

Within the role the candidate will focus on the protection of property assets through the delivery of major works / common repairs, component replacement, and cyclical maintenance. Therefore the role will require a high level of technical/specialist knowledge,

The main duties of the role are 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 including 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.

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.

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.

To be considered for this role you must have:

a strong background in procurement, project management and surveyor experience.

awareness of the housing sector, its wider environment and the changing role of RSLs

an understanding of property factoring services.

If you are interested in this role please get in touch for a discussion as soon as possible.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.