Parks Project Officer – Capital Projects

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