Development Officer

Job description

Contract Terms: 35 hours per week (full time), permanent
Salary: £41,904-£46,015, Grade E4-E1 + car allowance (currently £1,444 per annum).Salaryplacing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Location: Invergordon / Inverness with hybrid working (weekly attendance to the office will be required)
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28th October at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th November 2026

About the RoleAlbyn Housing Society has an ambitious new-build development programme is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Development Officer to help us deliver new homes across the Highland Region. The Development Officer will manage new-build, refurbishment and retrofit from inception to completion, working with design teams, contractors and other stakeholders to deliver high quality, low maintenance homes that meet customer needs. This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to manage projects that deliver tangible benefits to tenants and communities.

This position offers a mix of office and remote working, along with travel to development sites across the Highlands.

Although ideally, you will have experience in a relevant role, a great attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work well with others are also important.

We’re looking for someone who…

• Experience of managing projects and a sound understanding of the development / construction process
• A can-do, results focussed attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong and positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong time-management & organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Alternative Job Titles you may have had are: Architect, Technologist, Quantity Surveyor, Engineer, Building Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Development Assistant,

About Albyn Housing SocietyAlbyn Housing Society is a progressive organisation with a commitment to providing high-quality, affordable homes across the Highlands. We are proud of our customer-first approach and are always looking for innovative ways to deliver value for money. Our values - Being Adaptable, Being Caring and Being Professional - are at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Property Services Officer, you will help bring those values to life through how we listen, engage, communicate and continuously improve.

What we are Offering:We value our employees and offer many benefits including but not limited to:

• 28 days annual leave entitlementplus12 days business/public holidays
• Development and training opportunities
• Day one sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Access to an employee assistance program available 24/7
• Family friendly policies

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, applications will only be considered from candidates who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £41,904 and £46,015 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English