Project Delivery Officer (Career Graded)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37hrs

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19 - 24 £32,061 - £35,412 per annum

Closing Date: 4th March 2026 at 23.59pm

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Blackpool Council is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Engineering Services team as a Trainee, Assistant, or Project Delivery Officer. This is a great opportunity to develop your career while helping deliver vital construction and highways projects across the town.

What You’ll Do

 Support or manage the delivery of construction and highways projects, assist with or prepare contract documentation, bills of quantities and tenders
Contribute to programme planning, budgeting and resource management , carry out site visits, risk assessments and ensure compliance with CDM and H&S regulations. Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders and provide technical input into the design and implementation of engineering schemes

About You Depending on the grade, you will bring:

Level 2/3 qualifications (Trainee/Assistant) or Level 4 HNC/HND (Officer)
Good communication, IT and organisational skills
Experience or knowledge of highways, construction or engineering (more substantial for Officer level)
A full driving licence (required for all levels)
IOSH Managing Safely and NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation (essential/desirable depending on grade)

Why Join Us?

Clear career progression within a supportive team
Work that directly benefits the local community
Alignment with our values: quality, fairness, accountability, compassion and trustworthiness

Additional Information
Work is carried out across Blackpool, so the ability to travel between sites is required.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. Please also find attached Job Description for further information.

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