Project Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early, if a high number of applications are recieved.

This position will be fixed term until 31st July 2027.

About the Role

As a Project Officer in our Buildings, Structural, Civils & Marine division, you will play a key role in supporting the Principal Officer and Senior Officers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Merseytravel estate. Working within a dynamic matrix structure, you will help coordinate the delivery of projects for both existing and refurbished assets, whilst drawing on the expertise of our internal teams and, where needed, external partners.

In this role, you will assist in managing suppliers and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard - helping us meet and exceed client expectations. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that keeps our community moving.

About the person

The Project Officer should have a relevant HNC / NVQ or equivalent qualification, or experience of estate maintenance in a multi-disciplinary environment while ensuring the safe, reliable operation and utilisation of the estate. The role requires an understanding of the Health and Safety duties required for running large commercial building / construction contracts and be conversant with environmental legislation and codes of practice. The Project Officer should have basic knowledge of industry specific contracts and their relevance and suitability to building and construction projects, be commercially aware and must possess the ability to negotiate and deliver commercial contracts. The candidate must be computer literate with a high degree of ICT skills, have a flexible approach to work and have excellent communication skills.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• •‍ Demonstrable experience at management level of estate maintenance in a multi-disciplinary environment while ensuring the safe and reliable operation and utilisation of the estate.
• •‍ Working knowledge of industry contracts, their relevance and suitability.
• •‍ Being commercially aware, with the ability to negotiate and deliver commercial contracts and to manage external suppliers’ delivery and performance to meet their financial quality and programme management.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •‍ Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍ Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍ Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍ Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍ 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍ Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍ Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍ Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍ Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa