Estates Project officer

Merseyfire; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

On-site gym

Free parking

On-site canteen

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Job summary

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Estates Project Officer to join the team at the Service Headquarters. You will manage small value capital building contracts (up to £1m), plan effective strategies and timescales, and ensure value for money for the Authority.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £41,177–£44,253 per annum. Key duties include appraising and detailing works, supervising remedial repairs, and conducting property inspections and audits under the

Qualifications

• Experience managing small value capital building contracts (up to £1m).
• Ability to plan strategies and timescales to deliver goods and services.
• Ability to perform property inspections and audits under supervision.

Responsibilities

• To appraise and detail the works required, and supervise the progress of remedial repair works to an acceptable standard.
• To plan effective strategy and timescales to enable delivery of goods and services.
• To perform property inspections and audits and ensure any resulting work is supervised, controlled and prioritised as directed by the Head of Estates.

Skills

Contract management

Planning & scheduling

Property inspections

Job description

About The Role

Salary: £41,177 - £44,253 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Service Headquarters

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are looking for a new Estates Project Officer to join the team. The role will involve managing small value capital building contracts (up to £1m), planning effective strategies and timescales, whilst ensuring value for money for the Authority.

The key areas of responsibility for the role are:

• To appraise and detail the works required, and supervise the progress of remedial repair works to an acceptable standard.
• To plan effective strategy and timescales to enable delivery of goods and services.
• To perform property inspections and audits and ensure any resulting work is supervised, controlled and prioritised as directed by the Head of Estates.

For further details of what is required, and what Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service are looking for, please read the job description and person specification for this role.

What can we offer you?

• Full flexible working arrangements
• 23 days holiday, plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement (annual holiday entitlements will be calculated pro rata)
• Access to free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 27th September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Interviews: dateto be confirmed

About Us

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond- ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement. With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programmes.

PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd - website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd - website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.