Job Description

Salary

From 43,693 to 51,802 per annum, (Grade K)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Project Management

Date posted

12/06/2025

Job reference

REQ00000662



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

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



West Berkshire Council offer excellent
employment benefits such as:
Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years& service.




Please note that the closing date is given
as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if
we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if
you are interested, please submit your application as early as
possible to avoid disappointment.



For an informal discussion about the role,
please contact Greg Bowman-York on 01635 519359 or email
greg.bowmanyork1@westberks.gov.uk.



Join us at West Berkshire Council and make
a positive impact in our community while advancing your
career.



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Equal
Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of
employment, and positively encourages applications from people
who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under
the Equality Act 2010.


How to
apply

Please now complete a short online
application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.



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requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with
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