Development Officer

Scottish Housing News; Invergordon, Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Development and training opportunities

Day one sick pay

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance program 24/7

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Albyn Housing Society is seeking a motivated Development Officer to lead new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects across the Highlands. You will manage programmes from inception to completion, coordinating design teams, contractors and tenants to deliver high quality, low maintenance homes with strong community impact.

The role combines office and remote working with travel to development sites, requiring excellent communication, time management and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects and a sound understanding of the development/construction process.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Full UK Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage new-build, refurbishment and retrofit from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver high quality, low maintenance homes.
• Deliver projects across the Highland Region, with a mix of office and site travel.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Development Officer to join our Development team.

Contract Terms

35 hours per week (full time), permanent.

Salary

£41,904 - £46,015, Grade E4-E1 + car allowance. Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Location

Inverness/Invergordon with hybrid working (weekly attendance to the office will be required)

Closing Date

28th October 2026, 5pm

Interview Date

11th & 12th November 2026.

About the Role

Albyn Housing Society has an ambitious new-build development programme is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Development Officer to help us deliver new homes across the Highland Region. The Development Officer will manage new-build, refurbishment and retrofit from inception to completion, working with design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver high quality, low maintenance homes that meet customer needs. This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to manage projects that deliver tangible benefits to tenants and communities.

This position offers a mix of office and remote working, along with travel to development sites across the Highlands.

Although ideally, you will have experience in a relevant role, a great attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work well with others are also important.

We’re looking for someone with…

• Experience of managing projects and a sound understanding of the development / construction process
• A can-do, results focussed attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong and positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong time-management & organisational skills
• Full UK Driving licence with access to a vehicle.

About Albyn Housing Society

Albyn Housing Society is a progressive organisation with a commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes across the Highlands. We are proud of our customer-first approach and are always looking for innovative ways to deliver value for money. Our values—Being Caring, Being Professional, and Being Adaptable—are at the heart of everything we do. As a Development Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our property services while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our tenants.

Alternative Job Titles you may have had are

Architect, Technologist, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, Building Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Development Assistant,

What we are Offering

We value our employees and offer many benefits including but not limited to:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Development and training opportunities
• Day one sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to an employee assistance program available 24/7
• Family friendly policies

For further information, please contact Marcie Balance, Head of Development and Sustainability on 07494 297642.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, applications will only be considered from candidates who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.