Project Officer Campus Development

Hartpury University and College; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave entitlement + BH

Wellbeing support including Employee A

Generous LGPS pension scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Support for CPD

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced maternity, adoption and patal

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee capital build and refurbishment projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget across campus facilities and spaces.

You will manage space allocation, coordinate external advisers and contractors, prepare client briefs and documentation, and contribute to a long-term Strategic Maintenance Plan, while reporting progress to stakeholders and supporting sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Organisational and time management skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• IT literate with demonstrable Microsoft Office skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels and represent Hartpury in a professional manner.
• Ability to make informed decisions and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Support and, for smaller projects, directly manage capital new build and refurbishment projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Contribute to space management and allocation to ensure the efficient use of campus facilities, producing accurate data and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing Client Briefs, tender and contract documentation, and manage financial requisitions and purchase orders in line with regulations.
• Support delivery of sustainability and carbon management priorities through capital projects, space, and asset management activities.
• Complete project administration and post-completion documentation to enable effective maintenance planning.
• Prepare timely and accurate progress reports and respond to stakeholder enquiries.
• Provide client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain accurate data, capturing information on condition, function, utilisation, compliance, environmental performance, and costs to support decision-making.
• Oversee and coordinate external advisors and contractors, including reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and payment applications.
• Supporting the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Maintenance Plan.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Attention to detail

Professional representation

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support and, for smaller projects, directly manage capital new build and refurbishment projects through all RIBA stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Contribute to space management and allocation to ensure the efficient use of campus facilities, producing accurate data and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with preparing Client Briefs, tender and contract documentation, and manage financial requisitions and purchase orders in line with regulations
• Support delivery of sustainability and carbon management priorities through capital projects, space, and asset management activities
• Complete project administration and post-completion documentation to enable effective maintenance planning
• Prepare timely and accurate progress reports and respond to stakeholder enquiries
• Provide client-side liaison with contractors and professional teams throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain accurate data, capturing information on condition, function, utilisation, compliance, environmental performance, and costs to support decision-making
• Oversee and coordinate external advisors and contractors, including reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and payment applications
• Supporting the development and delivery of a long-term Strategic Maintenance Plan

Skills & Experience

• Organisational and time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving skills
• IT literate with demonstrable Microsoft Office skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate at all levels and represent Hartpury in a professional and highly competent manner.
• Ability to make informed decisions and work unsupervised.

About Hartpury University and Hartpury College

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.

Benefits

We offer a fantastic package of including:

• 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)
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave