Project Officer - Grade 10
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive Project Officer to join our newly established Capital Projects Team within Corporate – Design and Maintenance. Following a recent departmental restructure, this dedicated team has been created to deliver a diverse and ambitious portfolio of non‑education built‑asset projects including modern care home developments, regeneration schemes supporting vibrant communities, and innovative energy and sustainability projects that help shape a greener future for the county.
This is a pivotal moment for the department as we build on our strong track record of successful project delivery. As a key member of a multi‑disciplinary team of property professionals, you will report to the Senior Project Delivery Manager and support the smooth and effective delivery of a variety of capital projects.
About the role
In this role, you will:
* Assist in developing and maintaining programmes of work across multiple projects
* Prepare clear and timely reports, data, and project documentation
* Support the procurement and management of consultants and contractors
* Take individual responsibility for allocated tasks in line with workload demands
* Work alongside Project Managers to support pre‑ and post‑contract activities
* Visit major construction sites and assist with construction monitoring duties
* Liaise with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, external agencies, and the public
* Take individual responsibility in support of the Senior Project Delivery Manager as the workload dictates
About you
* A natural problem‑solver and strategic thinker
* Professionally qualified in a relevant discipline
* Confident using IT, with strong knowledge of MS Office
* Familiar with MS Project and design/technical software such as AutoCAD, Revit or Revizo
* A strong communicator who can work both independently and as part of a team
* Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and respond professionally in challenging situations
* Diplomatic, motivated, and committed to continuous improvement
The hours of work are 37 per week and may be worked in accordance with the Council’s flexible working hours scheme. The post will be based within the Corporate Estates Design/Project Management Team at Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4SN.
For an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Rosie Collins – 07471 140743 or Darren Williams – 07799 131968.
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The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh‑speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
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