This Project Officer post sits in the Highways Client and Contracts Team at Lincolnshire County Council, supporting projects across the county's highways service. The work centres on planning and tracking projects, running highways tenders from start to award, and monitoring the performance of partner contractors. The role is hybrid, split between a base at Lancaster House and home, with occasional travel that needs a driving licence and vehicle. Fluent spoken English is required under the Fluency Duty.
What the job involves
- Plan, implement and monitor projects, including project plans, action logs, milestone tracking and meetings
- Manage highways tenders through their lifecycle, including contractor communications, contract awards and bidder feedback under procurement rules
- Support performance management of the highways service and partner contractors through data analysis, process mapping and training
- Identify areas for improvement across the highways service and support improvement projects, such as FixMyStreet and the asset management system
- Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good understanding of project management approaches
- Strong IT skills, using various software and tools
- Problem-solving and drive to make improvements
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Valid driving licence
- Access to a vehicle
- Ability to converse at ease and give advice in accurate spoken English under the Fluency Duty
What’s offered
- Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including discount schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working policiesCareer progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
- Support for work-life balance, health, wellbeing and financial security
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