About Bield
Bield is one of the largest providers of housing and support services to older people in Scotland. Our new corporate
strategy, Setting the Pace, details our ambitions to play a leading role in meeting the housing needs of older
people in Scotland by providing high-quality, highly responsive and personalised services. Our tenants are at
the heart of everything we do, and our vision is for independent living, with our tenants at the centre of an
integrated network of preventative services, within established communities, to support healthy ageing in
place.
The Role
The Investment Officer will provide an in-house technical support and design function in respect of the Investment
programme and alterations to existing properties at all stages of a contract from inception to completion. The
Investment Officer will have a lead responsibility in ensuring that the asset investment works align to Bield’s
Strategic Asset Management strategy.
We aim, over time, to develop a team that will have operational flexibility in the future and therefore the
successful candidate will be expected to participate in training and development to enable them to undertake
activities to support with other aspects of the role as Bield may occasionally require.
The Candidate
This newly created role arrives at an important time for Bield. We are seeking a candidate with significant relevant
experience in the delivery of building refurbishment and maintenance contracts as well as experience of
producing technical information (eg drawings and tender documentation) for major repairs and replacement of
building components.
Experience of organising and leading projects, technical skills required to prepare sketch designs, working drawings,
specifications and to identify and assess risks, as well as sound knowledge and understanding of legislation
within the construction industry are among the key requirements.
A skilled communicator, the successful candidate will liaise across a wide range of internal professional disciplines
as well as external contractors, customers, local staff, local authority departments and members of the
public.
Education to Degree Level in building surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience in a
relevant role) are essential requirements as well as a full driving licence with access to a vehicle and ability
to take part in an on-call rota.
For full information and Job and Person Specification please refer to Bield’s recruitment portal.
We offer:
Bield aspires to be an employer of choice, and our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to
developing your skills and creating career development opportunities. In return for your valuable contribution,
Bield will also offer you:
• A competitive salary benchmarked within the market
• 34 days’ annual leave each year (including public holidays) pro rata
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• Access to Simply Health healthcare cash plan and discounts on shopping, meals out and other activities.
• Access to savings and borrowing via credit union
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and other initiatives to support your wellbeing