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