Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week Qualification - HNC or equivalent Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. An opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to work in the Design & Delivery Team based at Manchester Town Hall to help deliver Manchester City Councils capital programme by providing a range of professional construction related services. This role requires excellent contract administration and project management skills together with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, residents and internal and external agencies. You should be proficient in IT packages such as MS Word and Excel and have to ability to manage, update and share information daily through various software packages. You will be working in a multidisciplinary team and will need to have the ability to work collaboratively with all team members and demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of building construction, building regulations and planning applications and be qualified to HND, HNC or equivalent, or a degree in a building construction related subject with at least 2 years’ experience and it would be desirable if you are if you are pursuing corporate membership of a recognised body such as the RICS, CIOB or equivalent Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications. If you would like to be considered for this challenging opportunity and believe that you have the skills required for this role, please ensure your application addresses the Generic Skills and the Technical Requirement (Role Specific) sections outlined in the role profile. an excellent track record of contract administration and project management skills together with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, residents and internal and external agencies. Proficiency in IT packages such as MS office inc Word and Excel, The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to work collaboratively with all team members Sound working knowledge of building construction, building regulations and planning applications Qualified to HND, HNC or equivalent, or a degree in a building construction related subject with at least 2 years’ experience and it would be desirable if you are if you are pursuing corporate membership of a recognised body such as the RICS, CIOB or equivalent. We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: Benefits we offer Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering: For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. What we will need from you if you're successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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