- S26-331 Estates Project Manager (LC9)

- S26-331 Estates Project Manager (LC9)

Role Type

Police Staff

Division

Projects Team

Department

Estates & Facilities Management

Location

Hutton Headquarters

Rank

Not applicable

Grade

LC 9

Salary

£41,487-£45,765

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Permanent

Eligible applicants

Applicants must have a HNC or relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in a Building / Construction related subject or willing to work towards within 3 years and Prince2 or equivalent Project Management qualification, e.g. MSP Practitioner, MAPM, Agile, APMP. Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

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Job Advert

Lancashire Police are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Estates Project Managers to join our team based at Hutton Headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of estate development and improvement projects that support the delivery of modern policing services across Lancashire.

There is 1 permanent position available and 1 temporary position available - the temporary role will be temporary until 31st March 2027, subject to review.

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the Management of Estates project work in line with Estates strategy, utilising standard project management methodology and providing effective support and management of refurbishment and development projects work, undertaking the detailed design and contract administration of programmed Estates technical project schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as project manager and contract administrator on a range of Estates and Facilities Management projects.
• Responsible for project delivery in line with the Project Lifecycle, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Completion of project management documentation - RAIDEO, RTM, RACI, Highlight Reports etc.
• Leading Estates schemes, supervision of works, monitoring of Health and Safety, ensuring that acceptable quality standards of workmanship and performance are achieved, assuring payment certificates to contractors and overseeing handover and commissionin
• Management of project finances, working within Corporate Procurement financial regulations and standing orders to ensure compliance and that expenditure is controlled and all schemes are completed within budget and on time and agree final accounts with the contractors
• Responsible for understanding and utilising procurement frameworks across the department
• Ensuring that all projects are governed and assured, adhering to Estates project methodology
• Leading project checkpoints and governance, ensuring that escalations are sponsored appropriately
• In conjunction with QS where applicable, agree valuations and final accounts and issue appropriate certificates
• Undertake site and building appraisals in respect of planned project work
• Act as a point of contact for the Estates department to advise client departments and provide technical advice at

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Skills and Experience:

• Must have a HNC or relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in a Building / Construction related subject or willing to work towards within 3 years
• Prince2 or equivalent Project Management qualification, e.g. MSP Practitioner, MAPM, Agile, APMP
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence
• Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and other relevant statutory legislation, for example, the Disability Discrimination Act
• Experience of utilising standard project management collateral (risk, highlight, RAIDEO)
• Knowledge and experience of negotiating and administrating industry standard construction contracts including JCT and NEC

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Please note: Candidates successful at shortlisting will be expected to deliver a presentation on the applicant's understanding / experience of managing large scale complex projects

Benefits:

• 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
• Sick pay provisions
• Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Access to on-site-gyms - HQ
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
• Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026 at 10am

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