Total 11 construction property job vacancies in Construction / Property category in inverness highland

Trainee Site Construction Manager

Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Argyll

Salary: Circa £23,422 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the trainee programme is circa £33,000 per annum.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

Start Date: August 2025

What is the role?

Our Trainee Site Construction Management programme lasts for three years and combines work-based learning experience and formal training and workshops, including an SVQ in Construction Site Management.

This programme will develop your knowledge and experience to become a Site Manager. Whilst on the programme you will organise work on our project sites, making sure all tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to ensure a project is on track and ensure there are enough staff, machinery, and materials to complete the job.

You will gain real hands-on experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer you a structured yet challenging development programme where you will have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential. You will be assigned a Site Construction Manager (SCM) that will help manage your day-to-day activities on site, ensuring that you get the breadth of knowledge and experience to help you complete your training.

The programme will support your career development into a Site Construction Manager position taking responsibility for your own site. SSEN Transmission projects typically appoint a full-time site representative or Site Construction Manager onto each major site. They play a pivotal role in the team and act as a full-time on-site link between our contractors and the rest of the SSEN Transmission project team, including the project manager. They also play an integral link with our operations team. Projects are typically construction of new, or modification to existing transmission voltage (132kV and above) assets including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables. This can include major civil works and buildings.

What do I need? 

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

- Have some previous experience working on an active construction site in any capacity, or alternatively have studied HNC Construction Management. Please note, we are unable to accept applications from those that have already completed, or are working towards achieving, a Masters degree.

- Be highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.

- Be flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team.

- Be comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst on different learning placements across SSE.

- You will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know next steps.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.

Before commencing employment with SSE, youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.   

We are looking for an experienced individual to fill an exciting role within our Property Services Team.We require a Property Investment Assistant (Compliance) to co-ordinate Tenant Health and Safety compliance tasks for all Cairn stock in The Big 6 areas of compliance (gas, electrical, asbestos, lifts, fire safety and water hygiene).

We require a Property Investment Assistant (Compliance) to co-ordinate Tenant Health and Safety compliance tasks for all Cairn stock in “The Big 6” areas of compliance (gas, electrical, asbestos, lifts, fire safety and water hygiene). To provide an efficient and effective customer care and administration support to the Compliance Team within the Property Services Team. Liaise with customers in a helpful and friendly manner ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and provide support for the Customer Services and Cairn Connect teams where required.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is required for this post.

Please download the job description for full details of the role.

To apply for this job, refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 9th October 2024 at noon.

It is intended that interviews will take place week commencing 21st October 2024.

Cairn HA strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

Location: Inverness or Elgin or surrounding areasApplication Deadline: 10 July 2024

Our firm in the north
We’ve been part of the Highlands, Islands and Moray community for 20 years, but our links stretch
back more than 40 years. Our firm in the north is growing and we want you to be part of our future.

In our 20 years in the region, we’ve helped to start and develop the careers of hundreds of lawyers.
As well as clear development opportunities, you’ll get to work on varied and fulfilling cases which
really matter to the people and organisations across the area. We help individuals and families
experiencing major life events, while supporting some of the Highlands’ most high-profile businesses
and organisations such as major infrastructure providers, renewable energy companies, the marine
and rural economies, and community groups.

Your focus will be on working with clients in the north of Scotland, but there will also be lots of opportunities to work with colleagues and clients across the country and internationally. You’ll be backed up by the largest team of lawyers in the north, with the breadth and depth of a national law firm.

We have one of the largest residential property teams in Scotland and more than 30 years’ experience of helping people buy and sell their homes. We are looking for a paralegal to support the residential property team in Inverness. Experience in residential conveyancing is a must although a paralegal qualification is not essential.

The role will involve dealing with a broad range of residential property matters including house sales, and purchases. You will be assisting solicitors acting for a broad range of clients including individuals, trusts, SMEs and property developers and advising housebuilders on plot sales of completed homes. We carry out conveyancing across the country and from most of our office branch network.

Location: Inverness or Elgin or surrounding areasApplication Deadline: 10 July 2024

Our firm in the north
We’ve been part of the Highlands, Islands and Moray community for 20 years, but our links stretch
back more than 40 years. Our firm in the north is growing and we want you to be part of our future.

In our 20 years in the region, we’ve helped to start and develop the careers of hundreds of lawyers.
As well as clear development opportunities, you’ll get to work on varied and fulfilling cases which
really matter to the people and organisations across the area. We help individuals and families
experiencing major life events, while supporting some of the Highlands’ most high-profile businesses
and organisations such as major infrastructure providers, renewable energy companies, the marine
and rural economies, and community groups.

Your focus will be on working with clients in the north of Scotland, but there will also be lots of opportunities to work with colleagues and clients across the country and internationally. You’ll be backed up by the largest team of lawyers in the north, with the breadth and depth of a national law firm.

We are recruiting for solicitors to join one of Scotland’s leading Commercial Property teams. We operate in all the key sectors in the Scottish economy. We are well known for our work across commercial and residential development, and in the investment, retail, healthcare, hospitality, leisure and industrial sectors. We are looking to grow the team to meet client demand and market opportunities.

The team deals with commercial property purchases and sales, leases and lease management work, investment, development, portfolio management and funding; offering a great opportunity for responsive and driven lawyers who will be given direct client contact, business development opportunities and support to make the most of their talent.

We are open to considering all levels.

To apply, please visit: https://www.harpermacleod.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/

Let your ambitions and ours go hand in hand
At Harper Macleod you’ll be part of a collective effort that is never satisfied: celebrating the successes and inspiring one another to always improve. You want to deliver extraordinary results for your clients.

We want to deliver extraordinary opportunities for you and encourage you to make a difference.

Harper Macleod’s culture is the sum of the actions of the people who make up our business – it’s built around taking calculated risks and pushing for innovative solutions. You know the law, but you also know that there’s much more to being a lawyer than that.

You know that doing things the right way is always the best way - the right things for clients, colleagues and our communities. We will never compromise on this.

We also embrace flexibility - including when and where our people work. We are a business that has been named Law Firm of the Year eight times, ranked in The Times Scotland Best Law Firms 2024, and named ESG Firm of the Year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, active colleague engagement, wellbeing, sustainability & CSR programmes and the opportunity to develop your career.

We believe the best is yet to come for Harper Macleod. If this sounds like the type of firm you’d like to be part of, maybe the best is yet to come for you?

Harper Macleod LLP is committed to promoting equal opportunities and developing a diverse workforce.

About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth or Inverness

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Site Construction Manager. The role is required on a major project in the Western Isles where we are designing and building a 132kV Trident wood pole line from Harris to Stornoway to replace the existing overhead line.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site and be the key site-based point of contact, this will also include interfacing with contractors, and key stakeholders on site.

- Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly relating to statutory and legal obligations, Health and Safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Quality & technical compliance, personnel and industrial relations.

- Work closely with the appointed contractor(s) and the operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

- Ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation, and routine reports and KPIs are submitted to the Project Manager.

- Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, acting as a leader on site and champion for a positive safety culture.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous on-site experience working on the construction, maintenance and commissioning of 132kV overhead lines.

- Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations - ideally within a high voltage electricity construction environment.

- Experience working with multiple contractors/sub contractors in a site-based environment to drive construction activities to time and budget.

- Previous on-site supervisory or management experience for large construction projects and an understanding of quality requirements and experience in monitoring inspection and test plans.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge others along with experience in resolving conflicts and planning site activities.

Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

32 days annual leave, profit share bonus, key leadership opportunity, competitive remuneration of up to £50k and the opportunity to work with and develop an engaged and hard working team - these are just some of the benefits available to this firm next leadership role covering Aberdeen and Inverness.

If your answer to the below is yes, this role might be the perfect next step for you career!

• Do you have experience leading and motivating a team of property managers to deliver exceptional customer service?
• Are you an expert in the field of property factoring with a minimum of 5 years in the industry?
• Does coaching and nurturing others come naturally to you?

Working full-time, across Aberdeen & Inverness 3/2 days split.

What your day to day looks like::

- Drive customer engagement and satisfaction

- Lead and manage a team of property managers through coaching and development

- Set and manage targets for the team to ensure profitability and success

- Deliver regular team meetings and implement training plans for maximum performance

- Maintain a coaching culture and identify talent for development within the team

What we are looking for:

- Minimum 5 yearns property factoring industry experience

- Strong leadership potential and communication skills

- Ability to set and manage targets for team success

- Knowledge of property management legislative requirements

- Commercial outlook and ability to make data-driven decisions

- Full, clean UK driving license

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer service.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Our client is looking to appoint an Administrator/Receptionist to be based in Inverness. This is a full time role working within a busy office environment. The purpose of the role is to provide an excellent standard of customer care and to undertake a varied administration workload. Duties include:

Providing administrative support within a busy property sector office.
Updating and maintaining accurate client records.
Uploading property particulars.
Marketing administration including online and social media posts.
Filing client files.
Dealing with a range of enquiries by email and in person.
Updating documents.
Post duties.
Photocopying and scanning.
Additional ad hoc administrative duties in support of the Director and a small team.

Person Specification
Previous administration experience.
Professional office experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Excellent IT skills including MS Office.
Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
Flexible and adaptable.

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

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A successful Scotland wide property firm, is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Property Manager to join their team in Aberdeen due to growth in their business.

Ideally you'll have experience in Property, Housing or maintenance coordination to be able to take on your own property portfolio, but if you have worked in a customer focused role that requires a high level of coordination, we would still love to hear from you!

This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary of £28,500-£30,000, along with a £3,000 car allowance on top of this as well as free parking.


Your main responsibilities in this role will be:
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times
- Build and maintain relationships with tenants and landlords
- Conduct regular landlord meetings
- Portfolio management
- Instruct and monitor reactive and proactive repairs
- Manage and coordinate customer insurance claims process
- Conduct regular property visits
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records
- Monitor and improve customer satisfaction levels
- Achieve customer response time targets

What were looking for in applicants:
- Ideally experienced managing a property portfolio
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Experience with Office 365
- Ability to work towards targets
- Works well under pressure


If you are a dedicated and customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

About the Role

Base Location: Western Isles, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £38,700 - £58,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Site Construction Manager. The role is required on a major project in the Western Isles where we are designing and building a 132kV Trident wood pole line from Harris to Stornoway to replace the existing overhead line.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site and be the key site-based point of contact, this will also include interfacing with contractors, and key stakeholders at site.

- Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly relating to statutory and legal obligations, Health and Safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Quality & technical compliance, personnel and industrial relations.

- Work closely with the appointed contractor(s) and the operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

- Ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation, and routine reports and KPIs are submitted to the Project Manager.

- Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, acting as a leader on site and champion for a positive safety culture.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Previous on-site experience working on the construction, maintenance and commissioning of 132kV overhead lines.

- Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations - ideally within a High Voltage electricity construction environment.

- Experience working with multiple Contractors/Sub Contractors in a site-based environment to drive construction activities to time and budget.

- Previous on-site supervisory or management experience for large construction projects and an understanding of quality requirements and experience in monitoring inspection and test plans.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge others along with experience in resolving conflicts and planning site activities.

Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Factoring Officer on a full time, permanent basis. The role can be based from Inverness or Invergordon with regular site visits required.

The Senior Factoring Officer is responsible for managing the Factoring Team and ensuring that the services provided to customers are financially sustainable for factored and non-factored owners . The service must offer value for money for customers, be compliant with relevant laws, and focus on customer satisfaction. The role will enable the business to achieve its aims and objectives by supporting the outcomes of the lettings and sales functions.

Duties include
Deliver consultation with factored homeowners and mandate small scale projects, liaising with Property Services Team to commission project delivery, agree project timescales, implement arrangements, monitor and review delivery, and keep customers advised of progress.
Investigate and resolve complaints.
Effective management of Environmental Contracts in partnership with Property and Customer Services lead manager.
Collaborating with the Head to create strategies, policies, and services.
Managing risks and best practices.
Supervising staff, setting goals, conducting assessments, and addressing training needs.
Contributing to and executing Service Development, Improvement, and Project Plans.
Adhering to budgets and financial resources, contributing to business plan reviews.
Facilitating clear internal and external communication.
Providing performance data and collaborating with auditors.
Creating reports, attending board meetings, and contributing to strategy.
Promoting organisational evolution as part of the Management Team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience to clearly demonstrate skill set is essential.
Appropriate Factoring qualification or equivalent to demonstrable and successful working as a Factoring Officer.
Professional qualification - may be substituted in exceptional cases where substantial direct relevant experience and appropriate skill set can be demonstrated.
Commitment to work towards relevant professional qualifications and continuous professional development is required.

Desirable
Postgraduate Diploma in Housing.
Health and Safety, Management or Leadership Qualification.

Experience & Knowledge
Experience within factoring or property management roles.
Supervisory experience.
Experience in establishing and managing residential repairs and maintenance contracts.
Experience in delivering customer service including managing customer complaints.
Good understanding of property management and factoring industry.
Good understanding of Scottish Factoring legislation including Code of Conduct for Factors.
Commercial awareness.
Good understanding of Written Statement of Service.
Ability to interpret Deed of Conditions.
Understanding of the Health and Safety and compliance requirements of property management.
Good knowledge and understanding of common block insurance policies.
Proficient in financial analysis.
Diligent with high level of attention to detail.
Analytical reporting capabilities.

Desirable
Experience working within mixed tenure housing environments.

Skills
Ability to manage high volumes of detailed work within efficient timescales.
Good customer and relationship management skills.
Capacity to establish and manage legal contracts.
Capacity to calmly deal with complaints and manage customer expectations.
Proficient in basic Microsoft packages such as word and excel.

Additional
Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Access to a vehicle insured for business use.
Equal ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Capacity to contribute to business development.

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

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Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Property Manager to be based in Inverness. Reporting to an Associate Director, this position has responsibility for managing a portfolio of customers, delivering a best-in-class customer service delivery model, whilst adhering to the customer excellence charter.

Main responsibilities:

Customer experience & engagement, responsible for the delivery of the customer excellence charter.
Building and maintaining relationships with both customers and contractors.
Responsible for creating and distributing regular customer communications.
Conduct regular owners’ meetings, in both individual and group settings.
Plan, attend and manage evening AGM’s for portfolio sites.
Portfolio management, instructing and monitoring both reactive and proactive repairs.
Manage and co-ordinate customer insurance claims process.
Conduct regular property visits.
Record keeping, ensuring customer records are kept accurately and up to date.
Reviewing customer satisfaction (complaints % and survey/interviews).
Monitoring customer response times.

Person Specification
Previous experience in a customer service-based role.
A strong communicator with the ability to work well as part of a team.
Proficient using Office 365.
Ability to work to targets and to work well under pressure.
Previous experience using a CRM based system is preferable, but not essential.
Property /factoring experience is preferred but not essential.

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

By applying for this job you accept our T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at www.castleviewpersonnel.com