Join Hartpury's ambitious Campus Development team and play a key role in delivering our exciting 5-year Strategic Maintenance Plan and capital projects. This is your opportunity to help create world-class facilities that support our students, staff, and community. As Project Officer, you will support the Assistant Director of Campus Development in managing strategic planning, asset utilisation and estate data accuracy. You'll contribute to new build and refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
* Manage smaller capital projects and support larger ones through all RIBA stages, from concept to completion
* Prepare client briefs, tender documentation and contracts in line with Hartpury's financial regulations
* Oversee contractors and external advisors, ensuring compliance, value for money and quality standards
* Maintain accurate estate records, including age, condition, occupancy and environmental performance
* Produce timely reports on project progress and respond to stakeholder enquiries
* Support delivery of sustainability and carbon management priorities across projects
* Assess contractor risk documentation and ensure health and safety compliance
* Act as the client-side liaison with professional teams and contractors
Qualifications
* Experience in construction, fit‑out, or MEP projects
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to work independently and make informed decisions
* Knowledge of CDM Regulations
* IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
* Full UK driving licence
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK's leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side‑by‑side on a beautiful 360‑hectare campus. We provide world‑class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college‑level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A‑levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service.
* Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
* Employee Discounts Scheme
* Onsite fitness facilities
* Support for continuous professional development
* Flexible working opportunities available
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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