Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Contracts Officer.

(Please note - Interviews will be held at Tom Johnstone Road on Friday, 12th June 2026)

About the Department

The Asset Management Team is part of the Property Department and works across all companies within Hillcrest. Our main purpose is to ensure all residential and commercial properties are managed and maintained in compliance with statutory and legislative requirements and for ensuring the delivery of high-quality effective asset investment services.

About the Role

You will:

Play a key role and provide oversight and technical expertise in supporting major improvements works, remedial structural works, large-scale reactive repair works, retrofit and energy efficiency initiatives ensuring the projects run on time and on budget and deliver a tenant-focused customer service.
Assist existing teams to ensure contractor works are fully compliant with regulatory and statutory requirements for Fire Safety, Asbestos Management and Gas and Electric Safety works.
Be required to participated in a standby rota for dealing with out of hours emergency repairs. There is a separate payment for this role with a current commitment of 1:12 weeks.

Following a successful probationary period, the post-holder will have the option of an element of hybrid working in accordance with the company’s policy.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

Qualified in construction or facilities management.
Has hands-on experience with managing construction work and improvements works as part of a project team.
Can evidence that they are a genuine team player.
Is proficient in MS Office Suite with strong data analysis and reporting skills.
Is organised, a problem-solver, and an excellent communicator.
Is collaborative, adaptable, and sustainability focused.

About the Benefits

32 days minimum annual leave (based on full time hours)
Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
Family Friendly Policies
Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
Defined contribution pension scheme available (2 Options):
Option 1 - Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
Option 2 - Contributions = 8.5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at John Lewis, IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
Enhanced Health Care Package including:
£50 towards chiropody and podiatry
£60 towards dental care
£75 towards the costs of eye related care
£150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
£200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
£200 towards specialist consultations and investigations
Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via Aviva Smart Health
Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

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Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Homes do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

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