Project Officer

**Are you an experienced an experienced Project Officer specialising in Investment Delivery and Capital Projects who is looking for a new role in Oldham and the surrounding areas? Do you want to work for an organisation that is committed to delivering a service to be proud of, improving lives, and benefitting local communities?**

The '**Project Officer - Investment Delivery'**will play a key role in delivering capital works and component renewal projects across our housing portfolio. Working closely with the Project Manager and external contractors, you will help ensure that all project works are completed efficiently, to the highest standards, and in full compliance with relevant regulations. You will be involved in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day progress of these works, ensuring that they meet agreed timelines and budgets.

The role involves working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality asset services that maintain FCHO properties in good repair, ensuring value for money, efficiency, and compliance with legislation.

The role involves monitoring both internal and external contractors, including our DLO Property Care, to ensure they meet service standards and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Each Project Officer is assigned a specific portfolio, which may include areas such as Capital Works, Component Renewal, stock condition surveys, commercial premises, energy performance, asset performance, and adaptations, based on their experience and skill set.

As a Project Officer you will be responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and coordination of Major Investment projects from start to finish.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Working with contractors to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met.
- Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure work compliance with programme, regulatory requirements and Quality standards.
- Act as the primary contact for tenants regarding Capital Investment works. Inform tenants of project timelines, address concerns, and ensure they are updated on the status of works, whilst maintaining positive tenant relations.
- Maintain accurate records for all Investment projects, including project plans, timelines, budgets, contractor performance, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of project reports for senior management.
- Liaise with external contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of works. Manage the flow of information and ensure all parties are aligned with the project objectives.
- Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation. Monitor safety standards on-site and report any concerns immediately.
- Track project costs and help ensure works are delivered within budget. Manage the variation process to ensure value for money is achieved.

**What's in it for you?**

When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

- A salary of £37,596.30 per annum
- A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options
- Holiday entitlement is 30 days, plus one shut down day which will be determined by the company and eight bank holidays. Part time colleagues will receive a pro-rated entitlement. You can also purchase additional leave.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn.
- Death in service benefit
- Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan to help you cover a range of essential healthcare expenses such as dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, prescriptions and more.
- Automatic enrolment into a private health insurance plan
- Access to an Employment Assistance Programme with 24-hour confidential counselling support for both personal and work-related issues.
- Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children
- Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life.
- Discounted gym membership
- Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
- Access to an on-site wellbeing room
- Access to an on-site café
- Long service awards

**Who are we looking for?**
- Has a full UK driving licence
- HND Building Studies (or equivalent)
- Experience overseeing third-party contractors, managing construction projects, monitoring budgets, conducting surveys, and engaging with customers. You should have familiarity with managing repair projects and working with contractors.
- Health & safety regulations relating to construction (CDM, gas safety etc.
- Understands the importance of equality, div