Project Officer Campus Development

Hartpury University and Hartpury College; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Officer to join their Campus Development team. This role involves managing smaller capital projects, preparing documentation, and ensuring quality standards across initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience in construction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous package of employee benefits including annual leave, wellbeing support, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, fit-out, or MEP projects.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage smaller capital projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare client briefs and tender documentation.
• Oversee contractors ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate estate records and produce reports on project progress.
• Support sustainability and carbon management priorities.

Skills

Construction experience

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

IT proficiency

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£30,465 - £34,297 per annum based on an FTE £28,561 - £32,154 per annum
Minimum 40 hours per week
Permanent

About the role

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.

Key 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
• Build strong relationships across Estates, Hartpury colleagues and external partners

About You

• 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

We offer a fantastic package of staff 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

About Us

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.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi‑faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.