Principal Intelligent Client Officer

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Derbyshire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Intelligent Client Officer to join our Property Commissioning team. This is a strategic role at the heart of our capital programme delivery, offering the opportunity to shape the future of public buildings across the county.

About the Role

As the Principal Intelligent Client Officer, you will act as the property expert, providing technical and design advice, project planning expertise, and procurement guidance. You will support the Property Commissioning Lead in delivering the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and Plan, ensuring that capital projects meet service needs, strategic objectives, and long-term sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and technical expertise to service departments and Asset Management officers.
• Develop and review project briefs and feasibility studies, ensuring alignment with asset plans and council objectives.
• Scrutinise design proposals, specifications, costs, and programmes to ensure quality and value.
• Commission and manage professional services from external design teams.
• Support and line manage Intelligent Client Officers within the team.
• Identify and report on capital project funding requirements and approval status.
• Promote sustainable design and carbon reduction across all property developments.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, risk management, and information security policies.

About You

You will be a confident and credible professional with:

• A Level 5, degree or professional qualification in a closely related subject, plus appropriate post-qualification experience in construction, project management, surveying, or building design.
• Corporate membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. ARB, CIOB, RIBA, RICS) – desirable.
• Significant post-qualification experience in building design, surveying, or capital project management.
• Strong understanding of public sector property asset management and procurement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and climate-conscious working.

Why Join Us?

At Derbyshire County Council, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that make a real difference to local communities. We offer flexible working, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to a more sustainable and efficient public estate.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, with a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    Generous Annual Leave: 27 days, rising to 32 after 5 years.
•    Flexi Time Scheme: Up to 2 days flexi leave every 4 weeks (pro rata).
•    Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a strong pension.
•    Wellbeing Support: Access to physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, and more.
•    Professional Development: Opportunities for training and qualifications.
•    Cycle to Work & EV Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Encouraging sustainable travel.
•    Exclusive Discounts: Through our “Our Derbyshire Rewards” programme.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on public infrastructure and enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 8th August 2025

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.