Project Officer

Broxtowe Borough Council is seeking a proactive, organised and technically competent Project Officer – Capital & Development to join the Asset Management & Development Team within Landlord Services.

This is a fast paced and high tempo delivery role within a small, supportive and knowledgeable team. The post holder will manage and coordinate multiple capital, planned maintenance and development related projects concurrently across the Council’s housing stock of approximately 4,500 homes.
Reporting to the Senior Project Officer you will support the delivery of projects from initial survey, specification and procurement through to completion and handover. The role requires the ability to balance competing priorities, maintain momentum across a busy work programme, and respond effectively to emerging issues on site — all while ensuring works are delivered safely, to budget, to specification and in line with council, procurement and statutory requirements.
You will work closely with the Housing Development Manager, Procurement Officer, contractors and internal stakeholders to successfully deliver schemes in a demanding operational environment.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:
Applying practical knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and defect diagnosis.
Delivering capital works, planned maintenance, or development projects, ideally within a housing or public sector setting.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Working at pace while maintaining effective control over quality, cost, and compliance.
Monitoring project finances, including contractor valuations and managing variations.

The ideal candidate would be:
Knowledgeable in public sector procurement processes, particularly for small value works.
Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands effectively.
An excellent communicator, with a collaborative and customer focused approach.
Qualified in construction, surveying, property, or a related discipline (or able to demonstrate equivalent experience).
Someone who represents and demonstrates our GREAT values and behaviours.

What you need to know:
This post is a designated car user role and requires regular site attendance. Occasional evening or out of hours working may be required to support service delivery.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Salim Yasim, Senior Project Officer on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

Please quote reference No: T88
Closing date: 11 June 2026
Expected interview date: TBC

Why join us?
The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

Read more about the benefits of working at Broxtowe Borough Council.

Contact
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View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

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