Development Officer

Albyn Housing Society Ltd; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Public holidays 12 days

Pension scheme

Day one sick pay

Employee assistance program

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Albyn Housing Society Ltd is seeking a Development Officer to lead new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects across the Highlands. You will manage projects from inception to completion, liaising with design teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver high quality, cost-efficient homes for tenants and communities.

Ideally you will have experience in development/construction, a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage new-build, refurbishment and retrofit projects from inception to completion, coordinating with design teams, contractors and stakeholders to deliver high quality, low maintenance homes.
• Contribute to the Highland Region development programme and travel to sites as required.
• Support the delivery of tangible benefits to tenants and communities through effective project leadership.

Skills

Project management

Development process

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Contract Terms: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent
Salary: £41,904-£46,015, Grade E4-E1 + car allowance (currently £1,444 per annum).Salaryplacing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Location: Invergordon / Inverness with hybrid working (weekly attendance to the office will be required)
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th October at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th November 2026

About the RoleAlbyn 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 who…

• 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

Alternative Job Titles you may have had are: Architect, Technologist, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, Building Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Development Assistant,

About Albyn Housing SocietyAlbyn 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 Adaptable, Being Caring and Being Professional - are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Property Services Officer, you will help bring those values to life through how we listen, engage, communicate and continuously improve.

What we are Offering:We value our employees and offer many benefits including but not limited to:

• 28 days annual leave entitlementplus12 days business/public holidays
• Development and training opportunities
• Day one sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to an employee assistance program available 24/7
• Family friendly policies

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.