About the job
Are you an experienced project officer looking for an exciting new opportunity within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Project Officer to join our Property Projects Delivery Team, working alongside the Project Delivery Team Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse range of property projects.
The Role
Responsibilities
As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in the management of property projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with project planning, scoping, and resource allocation
- Monitoring project progress and providing regular status reports to the Project Delivery Team Manager
- Coordinating project activities, including meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement
- Maintaining project documentation, such as project briefs, risk registers, and issue logs
- Supporting procurement processes, including preparing tender documents and evaluating bids
- Conducting research and analysis to inform project decision-making
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Professional qualification relevant to construction project management
- 3 years’ experience working in construction project management
- Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies
- Knowledge and understanding of financial planning, budget monitoring and construction cost control
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the RIBA plan of works
- Training in health and safety issues affecting buildings and construction sites
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to identify and lead a multidisciplinary consultancy team required for construction projects
- Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining project documentation
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
In addition to the above, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
- Educated to degree level and/or professional membership of a construction related institute.
- Public sector procurement processes
- Working with external contractors and suppliers
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