Asset Officer (Unlettable Assets)

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

38 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing plan

Job summary

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations is seeking an Asset Officer as part of the Asset Team to deliver high-quality major repairs for unlettable voids. The role focuses on managing standalone investment projects for vacant properties and supporting the Asset Management plan, returning assets to letting pool.

Hybrid working, 35 hours per week, and a temporary contract until 1 July 2028. Salary £46,229 - £50,567 with excellent benefits and collaborative work across directorates.

Qualifications

• Must have degree or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Experience with stock condition surveying and major repairs.
• Experience with external refurbishment and regeneration contracts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties, diagnose defects, and implement remediation for voids.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for review.
• Validate and scope works before contractor engagement.
• Manage contracts and monitor contractor performance for maintenance and repairs.
• Lead quality assurance and post-inspection processes.
• Represent the client in meetings to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead contract management meetings and document minutes.

Skills

Stock condition surveying

Contract procurement

Contract management

CDM & health and safety

Technical drawings

External wall systems

Education

Building Surveying or Construction Management degree

Job description

The primary job purpose of the role as part of the Asset Team, is to provide a high-quality service delivery of major repairs, for unlettable voids. This will comprise of managing standalone Investment projects for RCH vacant properties, supporting Property Services Asset Management plan. In addition the role will focus on returning vacant assets back into the letting pool, mainly our vacant long‑term properties. The post holderwill also be required to have experience in managing an acquisition strategy budget for the buying and selling of properties that will have a direct influence on the void property initiative being undertaken by the business. This will require working closely with other business directorates, particularly our Factoring Team & Customer Services Directorate.

Key responsibilities include

• Conduct property inspections, diagnose defects, identify and implement appropriate remediation measures including dampness and mould reports.
• Produce detailed technical reports for review when required.
• Validate and scope works prior to contractor engagement.
• Manage contracts and monitor contractor performance across maintenance, repairs, planned maintenance, Including factored properties –
• Lead on quality assurance and post‑inspection processes.
• Act as client‑side representative for all assigned contracts and projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, to high standards and with high customer satisfaction.
• Lead on effective contract management meetings and ensure minutes or actions are documented in line with good practice.

To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:

• Relevant degree, post graduate qualification or HNC/HND in Building Surveying or Construction Management or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Strong building & stock condition surveying background and demonstrable experience of effective contract procurement and contract & project management.
• Experience of contributing to/developing appropriate strategies, policies and procedures to shape high quality services.
• Substantial experience of external and internal regeneration contracts, construction installation methods, regulations and procedures including CDM and health and safety requirements.
• Must be able to understand technical drawings and guidance and also demonstrate a detailed knowledge of external wall and roof covering systems.

Closing date for applications

Friday 11th September 2026, 12:00

Full salary & employment details

Asset Officer (Vacant & Unlettable Properties)

Salary: Grade 5 (£46,229 - £50,567)

35 hours per week

Temporary until 1st July 2028

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits including 38 days annual leave and employee health and wellbeing plan

Job Type

Full Time