Buildings and Projects Officer

W4mp; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Hybrid work model

27 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Cherwell District Council is seeking a motivated Buildings and Projects Officer to manage a portfolio of repair, maintenance and capital projects at Castle Quay, Banbury. This full-time role offers hands-on experience across project management, building surveying and property delivery, with agile working supported.

You will deliver minor capital works, manage budgets and procure contractors, while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver district-wide improvements and decarbonisation

Qualifications

• A degree in a property, construction, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience delivering property, maintenance or construction-related projects.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude, good problem-solving skills and a desire to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Delivering minor capital projects, planned maintenance works and property improvements.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and performance.
• Procuring and managing contractors, consultants and professional advisers.
• Working with stakeholders across the Council to develop and deliver projects.
• Supporting the delivery of larger capital projects across the Council's estate.
• Helping to improve and decarbonise our buildings as we work towards our carbon reduction ambitions.

Skills

Project management

Building surveying

Property management

Stakeholder management

Education

Property/Construction/Engineering degree

Job description

Job profile for Buildings and Projects Officer

Buildings and Projects Officer

Castle Quay, Banbury

Basis Full time

Job details

Salary £50,407.50 - £55,755.50

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Date posted 14/09/2026

Job reference CDC000473R

Attachments Role Profile - Team Member.pdf Buildings and Project Officer Job Description.docx

Job description

Property

Buildings and Project Officer

Grade I: £50,407.50 - £55,755.50

37 hours per week, permanent

Agile working supported

Build your career. Deliver projects that matter.

Are you looking to take the next step in your property, construction or project management career?

At Cherwell District Council, we're looking for a motivated Buildings and Project Officer to help deliver a diverse range of property projects across our estate. From building improvements and repairs to capital projects and decarbonisation initiatives, you'll play a key role in shaping the buildings and spaces that support our communities every day.

The Job:

This is an exciting development role offering hands‑on experience across project management, building surveying and property delivery.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of repair, maintenance and improvement projects while supporting the delivery of larger capital schemes alongside experienced colleagues. No two days are the same, and you’ll gain exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

• Delivering minor capital projects, planned maintenance works and property improvements.
• Managing project budgets, programmes, risks and performance.
• Procuring and managing contractors, consultants and professional advisers.
• Working with stakeholders across the Council to develop and deliver projects.
• Supporting the delivery of larger capital projects across the Council's estate.
• Helping to improve and decarbonise our buildings as we work towards our carbon reduction ambitions.

The Person:

You may already be working in building surveying, construction, project management or property management and be looking for the opportunity to broaden your experience and take on greater responsibility.

We'll be looking for someone who has:

• A degree in a property, construction, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience delivering property, maintenance or construction‑related projects.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude, good problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn and develop.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a project delivery role. It's an opportunity to build a long‑term career in local government property services.

At Cherwell you will:

Manage your own projects from day one.

• Gain experience across capital projects, repairs, maintenance and asset improvement programmes.
• Work alongside experienced property and project professionals.
• Receive support with professional development, training and qualifications.
• Develop the experience needed to progress into more senior property and project management roles.

The Benefits:

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We offer agile working, which means we don’t have a rigid work location. Our staff work from home and in the office to suit business needs.

Other benefits include:

A generous annual leave entitlement 27 days + Bank holidays.

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual Flu vaccination
• Eye care scheme
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one year’s service)
• Town centre office close to the train station, canal and all amenities.

Closing Date: Sunday 25 th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

For more information, please contact Mona Walsh on 07594 647055 or [e-mail]