Technical Officer – Planned Programme

Albyn Housing Society; Invergordon; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing organization in Invergordon seeks a Technical Officer to manage planned works and ensure high-quality frontline services. You'll coordinate renovations and surveys to enhance community housing standards. Candidates should have construction experience and be effective team players. This position offers a hybrid working model and benefits including enhanced leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Development and training opportunities

Day one sick pay

Company pension scheme

24/7 employee assistance program

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of delivering refurbishment or large repairs programmes.
• Competent in the production of formal written specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of planned works programmes and stock condition surveys.
• Manage the installation of kitchens, bathrooms, and other systems.
• Ensure compliance with Scottish Housing Quality Standards.

Skills

Team player

Experience in construction or surveying

Knowledge of building design and construction

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Competency in Microsoft packages

Experience managing contractors

Job description

Contract Terms: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent
Salary: £39,193 - £43,038, Grade E4-E1 + Car Allowance
Location: Invergordon with hybrid working
Closing Date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interview Date: 8th and/or 9th December 2025

About the Role
Albyn Housing Society is looking for a Technical Officer to co-ordinate the delivery of our planned works programmes and stock condition surveys. This is a hybrid working position offering a blend of office and remote working.

As part of the team, the role will co-ordinate high quality frontline services to deliver the installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, heating systems, roofing and windows and doors, ensuring value for money through procurement and robust management of our external contractors.

The role will also co-ordinate our stock condition survey process to inform our future investment plans and ensure our properties meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standards (SHQS) and the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH).

If you’re interested in using your skills to make a positive impact within communities across the Highlands region, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who…

• Is a real team player who enjoys working with colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a construction or surveying position, with experience of delivering refurbishment or large repairs programmes.
• Has good technical knowledge of building design and construction, alongside working knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations.
• Is competent in the use of Microsoft packages and the production of formal written specifications.
• Has experience of managing contractors or subcontractors.

Alternative Job Titles you may have had are Site Supervisor, Works Foreman, Works Officer, Construction Projects Officer, Building/Quantity Surveyor, Repairs Officer, Maintenance Officer.

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 Property Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our property services while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our tenants.

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

Want to know more and apply?

Do you see yourself in this role? We welcome you to apply by submitting a completed application form OR CV along with a supporting statement to [e-mail], demonstrating your skills, experience and knowledge, which are relevant to the Person Specification and Job Description.

Please note that CVs without a supporting statement may not be considered.

For further information, please contact Andrew Whitehouse, Asset and Compliance Manager on 07974 210 927.