Project Officer & Estates Building Works

Manpower UK Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Officer to oversee small to medium building projects in Cardiff, specifically across a healthcare estate. This role combines office management with site visits to ensure projects are completed safely and to standards. Candidates should have a relevant HNC/HND and practical construction experience. The ability to manage projects effectively and communicate well is essential. This opportunity offers a chance to impact various healthcare projects positively.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in commercial estates or construction projects.
• Experience managing small works projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of building regulations and NEC/JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project tasks with design and estates teams.
• Update and maintain drawings and building information.
• Help ensure compliance with building standards and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and other teams.
• Support planning for small works and general project administration.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in estates, construction, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Project Officer - Estates & Building Works

Location: Cardiff

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Building Project Coordinator to support small to medium building and refurbishment projects across a large healthcare estate in Cardiff. This role is a mix of office-based work and time on site, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the right standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project tasks with the design and estates teams.
• Update and maintain drawings and building information (AutoCAD experience helpful).
• Assist with building surveys, condition checks, and cost reviews.
• Help ensure compliance with building standards, regulations, and CDM/Health & Safety requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and other teams, including mechanical, electrical, IT, telecoms, and fire.
• Support planning for small works and general project administration.

What We're Looking For

• HNC/HND or equivalent in an estates, construction, or related discipline.
• Practical experience in commercial estates or construction projects (public sector experience desirable).
• Track record of managing small works projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of building regulations, standards, and NEC/JCT contracts.
• Strong project management, IT, and communication skills.

Why Join

This is a practical, hands-on role with a variety of projects, offering the opportunity to make a real difference across a busy healthcare estate