About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
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; visa sponsorship is not available.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and original. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal.
References: 2 references, 3 years history where possible.
Qualification: HNC or equivalent.
Driving Licence: Must hold a full clean driving licence; the role requires occasional car use. Must provide own car and documentation; allowance per mile of business use.
Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer within the Design & Delivery Team at Manchester Town Hall to help deliver Manchester City Council’s capital programme by providing a range of professional construction related services.
This role requires excellent contract administration and project management skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with contractors, residents, and internal and external agencies.
Proficiency in IT packages such as MS Word and Excel is required, with the ability to manage, update and share information daily through various software packages.
Working in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement is essential.
Successful candidates must demonstrate a sound working knowledge of building construction, building regulations and planning applications. Qualification of HND, HNC or equivalent, or a degree in a building construction related subject with at least 2 years’ experience is required; corporate membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
Candidate Profile
Experience of excellent contract administration and project management skills, effective liaison with contractors, residents and agencies.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel). Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Working knowledge of building construction, building regulations and planning applications.
Qualified HND, HNC or equivalent, or a degree in a building construction related subject with at least 2 years’ experience; corporate membership of RICS, CIOB or equivalent desirable.
Driving licence required.
About Us
We are Manchester City Council – the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester is an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives.
Our Vision
Our Manchester vision is for a fairer, greener, and healthier city. We guide everything we do at the Council and are brought to life through Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand.
- We work together and trust each other.
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly.
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things.
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester.
Benefits We Offer
- Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increases to 31 days after five years of local government service. Additional leave may be purchased up to two extra weeks.
- A buzzing pension: Enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with options to top up. Includes life cover of three-times salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave: Designed to provide ample time to bond with a newborn or support family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks: Access a range of discounts, including savings on shop, holidays, MCR+ days out, phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests and more.
- Learn and grow: Dedicated to nurturing talent and providing learning opportunities, from workshops to training, apprenticeships and qualifications.
- Good Employment Charter member: Commitment to secure, flexible work, fairness, annual pay review, union recognition and wellbeing support.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave: Pro‑rate paid volunteering leave added to existing benefits.
Inclusive Team
We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
- Interview adjustments: let us know if you need any adjustments during the interview.
- Accessible formats: our ReciteMe tool on the careers page offers text‑to‑speech, translation and adjustable text size and colour.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panel’s minimum shortlisting requirements and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces or veterans.
- Current or former care leavers.
- Have a disability or long‑term condition.
Additional Information
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk or read the role profile attached.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before starting employment. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Pre‑employment checks: will depend on the role; see details at the top of the advert.
We will make every effort to provide aids, adaptations or equipment to support the role. If a task is unachievable, we will consider redesigning parts of the role.
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