Senior Project Officer

Location: This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office. However, hybrid working is available with this role.

Hour of Work: 35 per week, Monday to Friday.

Alternative working patterns and/or working arrangements will be considered.

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

C~urb is looking for an experienced Senior Project Officer to be responsible for the delivery of project, programme and contracts management services relevant to the investment & maintenance of Link properties, ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard, achieve excellent customer satisfaction levels and that they are compliant with current standards.

The post holder will monitor and report on the budget for the allocated Planned Maintenance Programme projects; including a full range of maintenance activities, compilation of maintenance programmes, and ensure effective procurement, contract administration and project delivery.

The Senior Project Officer will deliver end-to-end project management services related to planned investment programme for Link. The post holder will lead in the survey, preparation, development, management and delivery of planned projects, including the management of external contractors, consultants, local authorities and associated relevant parties.

About You

As Senior Project Officer, you will have extensive experience in project and contract management, including procurement, to deliver end-to-end project management services for Link. You will have strong working knowledge and experience of managing and delivering Planned Investment/Cyclical Maintenance programmes.

You will provide project management and supervision of investment projects to the Group’s housing stock and to prioritise and administer the Investment budget for planned preventative maintenance and capital improvement works.

In order to deliver the role, the postholder will require:

A relevant qualification to Degree level, or equivalent, in a Technical or Building related field.

Membership status of professional body in relevant discipline e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB.

Experience of building and construction Health and Safety, Fire Risk assurance including building design and specification and the material qualities of building components.

Experience in the delivery and preparation of professional survey reports.

An understanding of and a strong commitment to the principles of excellent customer service.

Strong working knowledge and experience of Asset Planning and directing investment through major works programmes.

Substantial contract management experience with knowledge of standard forms of contract, procurement methods and tendering processes.

Knowledge of procurement legislation.

Procurement experience, ensuring all contracts entered into comply with appropriate regulations and are in line with the Group’s policies, procedures and procurement regulations.

Accomplished time management skills and ability to plan effectively and prioritise workloads so that all deadlines and targets are achieved.

Strong report writing skills, numeracy skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
• Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• Annual flu vaccination
• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please visit our website.

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Closing Date:  Midnight on Sunday 10 November 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Monday 25 November 2024 at Link’s Edinburgh Office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested including although not exclusively; hard copy, Braille and audio. You can request these by emailing our Resourcing Team and detailing which format you would require.

Please note should an internal applicant be successful in applying for this position on either a seconded or permanent basis, they will move to the terms and conditions associated with the role for the duration of the time they are in post. The terms and conditions are outlined in the advert above, and in the job description. 

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.