Assistant Construction Development Officer (Uist & Barra)

Main Objectives of Post:

Under supervision of the Construction Development Manager gather and present information from a variety of different sources including the planning section, utilities, SEPA, topographical surveys and site investigation. Draw conclusions and recommendations from the information gathered.

Under supervision of the Development Manager project manage a range of housing development projects from feasibility study stage to completion on behalf of TIG and TIG’s range of clients.

Under supervision of the Construction Development Manager produce plans as part of our feasibility, planning application and building warrant submission services, using Autocad.

Under supervision of the Construction Development Manager produce detailed project plans and reports comparing actual with planned activity, providing an explanation regarding slippages in programme and deviations from budget and or specification.

On behalf of TIG and TIG’s Clients administer procurement exercises adhering to TIG’s procedures and good practice on behalf of TIG and TIG’s range of clients.

To survey empty properties and carry out a feasibility study and financial assessment to determine if the property is suitable to be brought back into use through the TIG Empty Homes Project.

To assist with project development including, project management, business planning, and the preparation of funding applications.

Visit building sites to ascertain contractor progress compared with programme, ensure workmanship is of an acceptable standard and ensure that adequate health & safety measures are in place.

Attend monthly project progress meetings.

With the Construction Development Manager deliver a Clerk of Works service to TIG’s clients.

Assist Principal Designer in ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are planned and implemented for all project works.