Development Officer

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Development Officer on a temporary basis for around 4 months.

The position will be based in Selkirk although hybrid working is possible where you could potentially work 2 days in the office per week and the rest from home. Site visits will also be required.

You will be responsible for managing Affordable Housing development and major refurbishment projects. From inception, and site start to project completion, ensuring that properties are developed in compliance with the organisations standards and Scottish Government Grant conditions. Responsible for assisting in the development of project briefs and specifications.

The main duties of the role are:

• Assist on the delivery of new build development and refurbishment projects
• Manage on site projects and ensure completion of allocated projects on time, within budget, to agreed specifications and standards
• Attend site meetings
• Engage with Scottish Borders Council and Scottish Government in relation to strategic investment in new build housing.
• Prepare submissions to and manage Scottish Government's HARP system.

The main experience required is:

• good project management skills

• experience of the financial appraisal of projects,

• excellent MS Office particularly Excel and if possible,

• if possible experience of the Scottish Government's HARP system.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.