Senior Property Services Officer(s)

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association is seeking two Senior Property Services Officers in Belfast. This role involves managing complex property repairs and compliance while supporting an area housing management team. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in property management, with a focus on diagnosing property defects and budget monitoring. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 5 additional after 5 years

Death in service benefit x3 annual salary

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Funding for learning and development

Health cash plan for various treatments

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a technical background in building/property management.
• 5 years’ experience in the sector if holding an HND qualification.
• 7 years’ experience in the sector without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead technical adviser on property matters.
• Manage complex repairs and maintenance issues.
• Oversee compliance and support the Area Manager with day-to-day services.

Skills

Diagnosing complex property defects

Writing reports for non-technical staff

Monitoring budgets

Using Microsoft Word

Using Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline

HND in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Senior Property Services Officer(s) Choice Housing

• Closing Date: 31 July 2025
• Location: Belfast Area
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 37 Hours
• Job Ref: SPSO2/5550/0725

Choice Housing is one of the largest independent housing associations in Northern Ireland. We work hard for our customers, developing new homes that are urgently needed and delivering high quality services, while providing value for money. Our work creates sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods.

Senior Property Services Officer(s)

Job Reference: SPSO2/5550/0725

Choice is seeking to recruit two Senior Property Services Officers to act as lead technical advisers on property matters to a defined area housing management team, managing complex repairs and maintenance issues, overseeing compliance, and supporting the Area Manager in the delivery of the day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance service.

Our employees have access to a range of benefits:-

• 22 days annual leave plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service, and 12 public holidays,
• Death in service benefit x3 annual salary,
• Paid maternity and paternity leave,
• Learning and Development opportunities to include paid courses relevant to your role,
• Health cash plan to include annual routine dental treatments, dental accident & injury, yearly optical, specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and scans, complementary therapies e.g. physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic treatments, alternative therapies e.g. reflexology, head massage, allergy testing, and yearly health screening.
• Degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a construction/building management related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a technical background in the building/property management sector

OR

HND level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a construction/building management related discipline and 5 years’ experience in a technical background in the building/property management sector

OR

7 years’ experience in a technical background in the building/property management sector

AND (applicable to all)

• Diagnosing complex property defects and producing costed work schedules and specifications
• Writing reports on technical matters for non-technical staff
• Current building regulations and compliance practices including relevant health and safety requirements
• Preparing budgets and ability to monitor expenditure
• Using core Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

Completed application forms should be returned by 5pm, Thursday 31 st July 2025.

Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post.

“Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”