Job Description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

* 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

Work will include delivery across a varied parks portfolio, including:

* 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