Project Officer Campus Development

Hartpury University and College; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their Campus Development team. This role offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, focusing on delivering varied capital projects and maintaining the strategic development of campus infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to sustainability and safety. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring effective stakeholder management while overseeing contractors and maintaining project documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or extensive experience in project management or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering capital projects and maintenance plans.
• Maintain documentation and financial records for projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Client-Side Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Project Management

Experience in Construction or Property Management

Job description

About the Role

Campus Development is within the Estates, Sustainability and Environment Directorate, and is responsible for the strategic planning and development of Hartpury’s buildings and infrastructure.

• Assist the Assistant Director of Campus Development to deliver capital projects and the strategic maintenance plan for the Campus.
• Projects will be varied in size and nature and will need to be planned to be delivered alongside the dynamic range of activities that occur throughout the year across campus.
• Assist with developing project briefs, tenders, and contract documentation as well as coordinating Project Teams and overseeing contractors when on site.
• You will maintain accurate documentation and financial records for projects and ensure estates data is up to date.
• You will work with colleagues to ensure Sustainability, Health and Safety are embedded in the delivery of projects.

About You

• The successful candidate will have the drive and passion to deliver outcomes that align with Hartpury’s mission and culture.
• You will be looking for a role with variety and where no two days are the same.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and keen to develop your client-side management skills across the full RIBA project lifecycle.
• You will have a degree or extensive experience in project management, construction, Property Management or a related field.
• You will be someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and who has good stakeholder management skills.
• A good communicator, well organised, and take initiative and responsibility.
• You will understand the importance of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in an educational environment and be comfortable supervising contractors to ensure value for money, quality, and adherence to Hartpury policies.

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.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.