Project Officer

We are seeking a motivated, organised and proactive Project Officer to support the successful planning, coordination and delivery of projects within the Highways Client and Contracts Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for Lincolnshire.

About the role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects to ensure successful delivery, including producing project plans, action logs, tracking milestones, organising meetings.
• Identifying areas for improvement across the highways service and supporting the implementation of improvement projects, this could include developing our FixMyStreet platform and our asset management system.
• Managing highways tenders throughout their lifecycle, ensuring prompt and compliant communications between contractors and clients, awarding contracts, and providing feedback to unsuccessful bidders as required by Procurement Regulations and LCC’s Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules.
• Supporting the performance management of the highways service and the partner contractors, including data analysis, process mapping, and delivering training to drive performance improvements.
• Liaising with internal teams, external stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations.

About the team

You will be joining a small friendly team that has the benefit of working with colleagues from across the Highways Service as well as with the management teams from our contractors.

We work in a hybrid way, dividing our time between working from Lancaster House in Lincoln, and working remotely. Occasional travel to other offices and depots may be required, so a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About You

We're looking for someone who excels in communication, both verbal and written, and can easily connect with others to share ideas and information.

You will have strong organisation skills and have a good understanding of project management approaches.

Strong IT skills are essential, as you'll be using various software and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.

You enjoy problem solving and driving forward improvements. You will also need to be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Collaboration is key in our team, so we need someone who enjoys working with others, values diverse perspectives, and can contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

If you bring a blend of excellent communication, IT and collaboration skills and thrive in a team setting, we'd love to hear from you.

About the opportunity

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact; Jessica Brodrick via email jessica.brodrick@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Applications close at 23:59 on 08/11/2026 and interviews will be held W/C 23/11/2026.

Best of luck with your application.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

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

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.