Parks Project Officer – Capital Projects
Bristol Area (Hybrid) Temporary Contract (to March 2027) Full-time – 37 hours per week £21.11 per hour PAYE or £26.84 per hour Umbrella.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Parks Project Officer to join a busy Capital Delivery and Programme team within a major local authority in the South West. This role sits within the Parks and Green Spaces service, supporting the delivery of a varied and high-profile portfolio of public realm and parks improvement projects. You’ll be working across a diverse estate that includes historic landscapes, community parks, and environmentally significant sites.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the end-to-end project management of capital works across parks and green spaces, including landscape infrastructure, pathways, structures, and heritage assets.
- Project managing parks and public realm capital works from inception to completion
- Coordinating repair and improvement works across green space infrastructure and heritage assets
- Preparing specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and bills of quantities
- Managing procurement processes including tender documentation and contractor evaluation
- Acting as Contract Administrator across multiple construction and maintenance schemes
- Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and wider Health & Safety legislation
- Monitoring budgets, programmes, and contractor performance
- Engaging with stakeholders including internal teams, consultants, contractors, and local communities
- Supporting funding bids and grant applications for environmental improvement projects
- Overseeing site works and undertaking regular inspections and progress reviews
The Projects
- Pathway and accessibility improvements
- Repairs to historic and listed structures
- Restoration of heritage and memorial assets
- Public realm enhancements within significant landscape sites
- Community-led improvement initiatives following public consultation
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in construction, landscape, or public realm project management
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety in construction
- Experience managing procurement, tenders, and contractor delivery
- Ability to produce specifications, drawings, and cost estimates
- Experience working in local authority or public sector environments (or similar complex stakeholder settings)
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience in parks, green spaces, or landscape construction projects
- Knowledge of community engagement or public consultation processes
- Experience securing external funding or grants
- RPII Playground Inspector qualification (or willingness to obtain)
- Full UK driving licence
Additional Information
- Hybrid working model with regular site visits across the city
- Some work in heritage and environmentally sensitive sites
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, community-facing capital projects
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