Technical Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing service provider is looking for an experienced Technical Operations Manager in Glasgow. The candidate will lead operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met while managing multiple contractors. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates. Deadline for CVs is noon on 26 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the building industry.
• Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Desire to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of effective operations service.
• Manage and support contractual and operational matters.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance.

Skills

HNC or equivalent in relevant construction discipline

Knowledge of materials and trades

Understanding of building technology

Procurement from Contractor perspective

H&S legislation and practice

Managing multiple trades

Full driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

The HOME Team Ltd, a subsidiary of the Govan Housing Group, are looking to employ an experienced Technical Operations Manager. Reporting directly to the Head of HOME Team, you will lead the delivery of an effective operations service in relation to planned, reactive and estate management as well as other contracts within the HOME Team to achieve continuous improvement through effective operational management.

You will actively manage and support all contractual and operational matters, together with the provision of cost and quality assurance, within available resources.

Supporting the management and monitoring of value for money, performance and quality standards, you will continually review the effectiveness of works and contracts in order to promote continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the HOME Team and its parent company, Govan Housing Group, meets all statutory and regulatory compliance for all areas of work covered by the Govan HOME Team.

Responsibilities

Essential experience, skills and include:

• HNC or equivalent in relevant construction discipline or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience;
• Working within the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, legal requirements & construction methods;
• Understanding of building technology, construction, contract drawings, bills of quantities and specifications;
• Procurement from the Contractor perspective;
• H&S legislation and practice;
• Managing multiple trades to ensure job completion;
• Full driving licence

You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, colleagues and customers, making sure that the service is delivered to standard, on time and within budget and continually developed to reach their potential.

To do the job well, you’ll also need excellent communication skills, organisational ability and a keen eye for detail and a desire to deliver high quality work, customer satisfaction and value for money.

Qualifications

• As listed in Essential experience above

How to Apply

To apply, please click the apply button.

Please ensure your CV includes your contact details including your email and mobile number. Please note any job offer will be pending a satisfactory basic Disclosure Scotland check.

Closing dates for CVs is noon on Friday 26 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Monday 6 October 2025. We will contact you by close of business on 1 October 2025 if you have been selected for interview.

The HOME Team is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.