Development Compliance Officer

Choice Housing Ireland Ltd.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Development Compliance Officer in Belfast to manage project documentation, support adoptions, and oversee quality inspections. The role requires a minimum of two years in a construction/property role and a relevant qualification. Strong knowledge of the Housing Selection Scheme and team management experience are essential. The position offers a chance to contribute effectively to projects within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a construction/property role.
• Working knowledge of the rules of the Housing Selection Scheme.
• Must have UK full driving licence and vehicle for daily business use.

Responsibilities

• Support the certification and adoptions process ensuring all documentation is in place.
• Carry out snagging and quality inspections with the Clerk of Works.
• Provide troubleshooting services to tenants as part of the defects management.

Skills

Relevant experience in a construction/property role

Knowledge of Housing Selection Scheme

Experience with Microsoft Office programs

Staff/team management experience

Education

Relevant 3rd level qualification in construction/property management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HMS or equivalent Housing Waiting list system

Job description

Choice is seeking to appoint a Development Compliance Officer to support an effective handover process and ensure that works undertaken during the Defects Liability Period are managed effectively. You will support the certification and adoptions process ensuring that all project completion documentation is in place, and ensure that relevant policies and procedures are followed including post-handover actions, occupancy surveys and trend analysis to inform future activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the certification and adoptions process ensuring that all project completion documentation is in place.
• Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are followed including post-handover actions, occupancy surveys and trend analysis to inform future activities.
• Undertake snagging and quality inspections in conjunction with the Association’s Clerk of Works, Contractors and the Association’s design team, ensuring an efficient defects management and allocation process.
• Provide a troubleshooting & awareness service to tenants as part of the defects management process and attend properties, as appropriate, to determine works required.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of two years’ relevant experience in a construction/property role.
• A relevant 3rd level qualification in a construction/property management discipline.
• Working knowledge of the rules of the Housing Selection Scheme; to include allocation of properties, assessment of transfer applications, assignments, mutual exchanges etc.
• Experience of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and Word.
• Must have UK full driving licence and have vehicle available for daily business use.
• Experience in using HMS (or an equivalent Housing Waiting list system).
• One years’ experience (within the last 5 years) of staff / team management.