Asset Officer

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Temporary - minimum 3 months

Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid working available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Asset Officer to join a well-established Housing Association in Glasgow on a temporary basis for a minimum of 3 months to start ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing, property or maintenance professional to play a key role in delivering a high-quality repairs and asset management service, while supporting the effective management and investment of the Association's housing stock.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of reactive repairs, voids, planned and cyclical maintenance, ensuring works are completed efficiently, to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Instructing, monitoring and controlling repairs and void works, ensuring KPIs and service standards are met
• Undertaking property inspections, stock condition surveys, risk assessments and technical inspections
• Monitoring contractors and checking the quality and completion of works
• Supporting the delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes
• Assisting with the development and implementation of capital investment programmes
• Preparing tender and quotation documentation and supporting procurement exercises
• Providing technical support around tenant safety and compliance, including gas, fire, asbestos and damp & mould
• Monitoring expenditure, processing invoices and supporting effective budget and financial control
• Overseeing landscaping and estate maintenance contracts
• Dealing with property-related enquiries, complaints, insurance claims, alterations and adaptations
• Maintaining accurate asset, repairs and compliance records
• Supporting compliance with relevant legislation, policies and the Scottish Social Housing Charter
• Providing support and supervision to Asset and Compliance Assistants when required

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in social housing, property, maintenance or asset management, with good technical knowledge and the ability to manage a varied workload.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working within a Housing Association or Local Authority
• Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, construction and building processes
• Experience managing and monitoring contractors and repair works
• Experience carrying out property inspections and/or stock condition surveys
• Knowledge of health & safety and housing compliance requirements

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