Project Officer (Asset Management)

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 2 November 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC7 £34,914.86 - £43,437.09

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week

Location: Fife Council: Bankhead Offices

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .

Before applying, please review the role profile carefully and use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Fife Council, every employee is expected to uphold our values and behaviours and contribute positively to the communities we serve.

Join us and help shape the workplaces that support the delivery of services across Fife.

Make a Difference to Fife's Workplaces

Fife Council is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project Officer to join our Asset Management Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering building improvement projects and accommodation changes that support the Council's modern and blended ways of working. Working closely with project managers, stakeholders and Council services, you will help ensure projects are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to meet operational needs.

About the Role

As Project Officer (Asset Management), you will act as a day-to-day contact for Asset Management improvement projects, supporting the successful delivery of accommodation changes and workplace improvements across the Council.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the delivery of building improvement and accommodation projects.

- Developing and reviewing layout drawings, specifications and project information.

- Coordinating meetings and maintaining accurate project records.

- Producing progress updates and reports for project stakeholders.

- Working with Council services, Business Technology Solutions (BTS), Facilities Management and external suppliers.

- Managing Accommodation Change Requests (ACRs) and ensuring actions are progressed.

- Supporting stakeholder engagement and ensuring operational requirements are reflected in project planning.

- Coordinating IT requirements and equipment procurement associated with accommodation changes.

- Assisting with workplace utilisation surveys, reports and project implementation activities.

About You

We are seeking a motivated individual who can build effective relationships and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

You will have:

- Education to SCQF Level 7, including HNC, Advanced Highers or equivalent qualification.

- Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant area.

- Strong project management and organisational skills.

- Excellent communication, influencing and team-working abilities.

- The ability to analyse issues and identify practical solutions.

- Experience of working towards multiple objectives and deadlines.

- Experience supporting medium to large-scale projects.

- Strong IT skills, including experience of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

- A commitment to delivering high-quality customer-focused services.
- Experience of supporting accommodation changes, workplace projects or property-related initiatives would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At Fife Council we are committed to creating modern workplaces and delivering excellent public services. In return, we offer:

- Flexible and blended working arrangements.

- A supportive and collaborative working environment.

- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

- Access to a competitive pension scheme.

- Employee benefits and discounts across a wide range of products and services.

- The successful candidate must be able to travel between Council locations as required.

Further Information

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As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required. While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.

For further information please contact: Euan Couperwhite [email protected]