Technical & Property Contracts Officer

Stirling Council, Housing Services are seeking to recruit a Contracts Officer. The position is within our Capital and Technical Team however, you will be expected to be flexible in your approach to accommodate our varying work demands. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for overseeing and managing sub-contractors as well as liaising with clients and customers. The position also requires the candidate to carry out property inspections to identifying repairs and investment work. The post also involves budgetary management along with financial and performance monitoring. You will need good communication skills, be competent in Microsoft applications with a sound knowledge of CDM regulations and health and Safety legislation. You must also be capable of working to KPI's and providing management reports. You will also participate in and deliver tool box talks and safety updates. A trades or construction background is an essential requirement. If successful you will be responsible for providing a professional service with the goal being to ensure it is delivered as efficiently and economically as possible. The successful candidate will be required to participate in our Standby/On Call rota. A driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Basic Disclosure. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme