Infrastructure Project Officer

Carrington West; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Project Officer in Infrastructure with a dynamic local authority. This role offers a blend of remote and on-site work, allowing you to contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects. You'll support project management, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement, making a significant impact in a supportive public sector environment. If you're a motivated project professional eager to apply your skills in a meaningful way, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured project management, ideally in public sector.
• Ability to create documentation and presentation materials for project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing infrastructure projects for timely delivery.
• Support planning, performance tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Documentation Skills

Risk Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Project Performance Systems

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for an Infrastructure Project Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer - Infrastructure to join a dynamic local authority team supporting the delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects. This role offers flexible hybrid working, combining remote work with on-site and office-based collaboration where required.

This key position involves supporting the management of infrastructure-related projects—ranging from buildings to systems—ensuring they are delivered to the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and compliance. The successful candidate will be involved in planning, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, and process improvement across a varied project portfolio. This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated project professional looking to apply their skills in a meaningful and supportive public sector environment.

The main duties of the Infrastructure Project Officer are:

1. Assist in the day-to-day management of infrastructure-related projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
2. Support project planning, performance tracking, and risk management within a formal project framework
3. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery
4. Maintain documentation libraries, prepare reports, and contribute to performance presentations
5. Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement, system enhancements, and service development
6. Support continuous service improvement initiatives across a wide range of infrastructure programmes
7. Keep project risk registers and help resolve delivery issues proactively
8. Contribute to health and safety compliance, policy adherence, and reporting obligations
9. Stay informed on local and national developments to align projects with emerging needs

The Infrastructure Project Officer will have key experience in:

1. Working in a structured project management environment, ideally within a public sector or infrastructure context
2. Applying recognised project management methodologies to support project delivery
3. Advising and negotiating with a range of stakeholders, including management teams and external clients
4. Creating clear, informative documentation and presentation materials to support project tracking and communication
5. Analysing and presenting data to improve project insights and drive results
6. Balancing workloads, prioritising effectively, and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
7. Understanding of local authority services, governance, and the operational challenges facing local government
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with project performance systems

For more information and to apply for the role, please contact James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 or email [e-mail].

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are suitable for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not exactly match your preferences, please still consider sending us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK and are keen to discuss your employment situation discreetly.

Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from professionals exploring future opportunities. Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact James Allbon at Carrington West for more information.

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