Project Officer

Number of Vacancies:

1

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Proposed Interview Date:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Hours of Work:

37

Hiring Manager:

Gary McKeown

Contact Number: 

01482 616380

Job Description Summary:

This is a Full Time Fixed Term Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Hull City Council's Energy Efficiency & Regeneration Team as a Project Officer, supporting the delivery of ambitious neighbourhood regeneration and housing improvement programmes across the City.

This is a varied technical role, combining building surveying, project delivery and site monitoring. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake property surveys, develop technical solutions, support project design, monitor construction works and help deliver high-quality regeneration schemes from initial surveys through to project completion.

Current programmes include the Council's Priority Streets Framework and Court Terrace Improvement Programme, alongside external wall insulation and retrofit schemes, private sector housing improvements and other grant-funded regeneration projects. This diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of surveying, design and project delivery activities.

We are looking for someone with an HNC in Building Studies (or an equivalent qualification or relevant experience), together with a sound technical understanding of domestic construction. Experience of building surveying, AutoCAD (or similar CAD software), construction site inspections, contract administration or project delivery would be advantageous.

You will be organised, customer-focused and capable of managing a varied workload whilst maintaining excellent technical records and attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your surveying and project management experience whilst playing a key role in delivering projects that improve homes, neighbourhoods and the quality of life of Hull's residents.

ROLE AND PURPOSE

To provide a pivotal role within the Funding and Appraisals Team taking a role in providing a technical and surveying function to ensure that the City’s Neighbourhood Renewal programme is effectively delivered. This in turn supports the proactive management of capital and development programmes, and ensures they are able to withstand scrutiny from external agencies (including the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government [MHCLG] and Audit Commission).

Undertake scheme surveys for a range of private sector projects, including the necessary monitoring and management of contractors for the works.

To support the Funding and Appraisals Team in all matters associated with the housing led renewal programmes, including compiling technical procurement documentation and undertaking robust tender exercises with the Programme Team to secure and appoint contractors to deliver the Neighbourhood Renewal programme.

To work with the Programme Team and other project staff and regeneration partners to develop, implement and co-ordinate specific projects and initiatives to deliver the Neighbourhood Renewal programme within agreed frameworks and timeframes.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.

2. To undertake a range of property surveys to support the delivery of a range of programmes.

3. To be responsible for monitoring specifications and contractual documentation, to deliver a range of contracts.

4. To support the recovery and complaints procedures, including gathering evidence, photographing & recording damage and providing witness statements.

5. Responsible for assisting the monitoring and supervision of budgets, proposing solutions and implementing agreed actions for any potential over or under spend. 

6. Agree sign off of Construction Activities with contractors and other Technical Advisors.

7. Monitor key contractual targets against Key Performance Indicators.  Also to use this information to produce performance reports for monitoring contractors.

8. Plan, organise, conduct and attend meetings as required, including contractual meetings and liaising with all stakeholders. Deputising for the Funding and Appraisal Programme Leader and Project Manager as required.

9. Responsible for communicating effectively with contractors, partners and other service areas. Provide technical and specialist advice, either verbally or written, to customers, Housing Managers, Elected Members, Senior Managers, Emergency Services and Utility Providers.

10. To oversee contracts and ensure that the partnering contractor is fully aware of the expected level of quality and is compliant with the relevant standards required, including Health and Safety on site.  Also to take appropriate action as required.

11. To undertake site visits and meetings with contractors, other interested parties and statutory undertakings to ascertain their requirements and whether their needs are being met. In addition, provide professional and technical advice, both verbally and written, as required.

12. Agree a range of variations and changes to the agreed specification and on any on-site issues, during a range of a construction projects.

13. Undertake the client responsibility under Construction Design Management (CDM).

14. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

 

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Compensation Grades:

GRADES 8.

Pay Ranges:

£36,363.00 - £39,152.00

Job Classifications:

3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Essential 3B - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:
- A competitive salary
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
- Supportive and forward-thinking culture
- Great career development opportunities

Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. 

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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