Estate Compliance Project Officer (PFI)

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Derbyshire County Council is looking for an Estate Compliance Project Officer to join our property team, supporting the effective management of the Council’s schools Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. 

This is a key role within our PFI Asset Management and Estates function, helping to ensure that school and academy buildings are safe, secure, compliant and value for money, while supporting robust contract and financial management across our PFI portfolio. 

About the role 

Working closely with the Estate Compliance Manager (PFI), you will provide specialist technical and contractual support across estates, facilities management and asset-related matters. You will play an important part in monitoring contractor performance, coordinating financial and compliance activity, and supporting improvement and savings initiatives. 

Your work will involve regular liaison with schools, contractors, senior council officers and external partners, requiring strong communication skills and confidence working across organisational boundaries. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Supporting contract management and compliance across the Council’s schools PFI contracts 

• Coordinating financial monitoring, including invoices, performance deductions and budget management 

• Supporting auditing and compliance checking of contractor (SPV) reports 

• Liaising with contractors, schools and internal teams to support delivery of contract obligations 

• Supporting change control, variations and contract milestones, ensuring all decisions are clearly recorded 

• Contributing to asset management, condition surveys, lifecycle reviews and planned maintenance audits 

• Deputising for the PFI Contract Manager when required 

About you 

You will have experience of working in a project, estates, facilities management or contract management environment and be confident handling detailed information and complex processes. You will be organised, proactive and able to work autonomously while meeting deadlines. 

You will also bring: 

• Experience of organising meetings and preparing reports for different audiences 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse and interpret technical and financial information 

• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook 

• The ability to build effective working relationships and negotiate with internal and external partners 

Experience or knowledge of PFI contracts, estates, facilities management or public‑sector contract management would be particularly beneficial. 

What we offer 

• The opportunity to work on high‑profile PFI contracts that directly support schools and communities 

• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development 

• Flexible working arrangements & access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a comprehensive benefits package 

Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

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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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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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.

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