VB-7656 Estates Project and Change Manager **External** in Wakefield

Project and Change Manager – West Yorkshire Police.

Salary: £53,451 – £57,186.

Contract: One Permanent, Full Time (Not suitable for Job share).

Location: Various Locations across West Yorkshire (some hybrid/remote working).

Looking for a Project Management role where you can lead significant construction projects from inception to completion? West Yorkshire Police is seeking to appoint a competent Project and Change Manager to join their busy Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the ability to provide a professional project management service across a diverse portfolio of around 100 West Yorkshire Police Buildings including a range of operational and specialist facilities. The role is based in Central Wakefield but the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire to suit the needs of West Yorkshire Police is essential.

Role and Responsibilities

• You will lead the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion.
• The position requires someone with experience of managing a number of property/construction projects concurrently ensuring finance, risk and progress is managed and reported effectively, along with the ability to lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day.
• The Estates Department comprises a mixture of professional, facilities and technical staff and works closely with Force Legal Services and Procurement.
• This role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants.
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability in managing financial transactions, providing management and strategic reports and development of Business Cases, and taking day to day responsibility for substantial capital budgets.

Expectations

• Experience as a Project Manager with ability to work from inception to completion through concept, design, procurement, delivery and close out.
• Work independently and collaboratively leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and high quality report writing.
• Manage financial project transactions with budgets exceeding £1m.
• Know the Health and Safety and Environmental legislation related to construction.
• Develop client requirements alongside Department Standards to inform Business Case for approval.
• Know UK construction contracts (NEC) and compliant procurement routes.
• Demonstrate negotiation, communication, and written reporting abilities.
• Have high attention to detail and strong commercial/financial acumen.
• Travel throughout West Yorkshire when required.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience of managing construction projects up to the value of circa £3m and above.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in the property/construction industry.
• Prince2 Practitioner qualified or equivalent.
• Experience and understanding of procurement and management of NEC, JCT or equivalent construction projects.
• Experienced using Microsoft Project or similar software.
• Ability to interpret technical and design specifications into tender documentation and oversee implementation.
• Detailed experience delivering both minor change and major construction projects.
• Working knowledge of built environment, health and safety and sustainability legislation and compliance requirements during project planning and implementation.
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct project teams comprising internal stakeholders, professional support and external consultants and contractors and provide accurate progress reporting to senior colleagues.
• Knowledge and experience of budget preparation, monitoring and control.
• Basic knowledge of the structure and strategies of a police environment.
• Previous experience of working with external agencies in a partnership capacity with the ability to represent the District within the Force to other external agencies.
• Understanding of the public sector financial and procurement regulatory framework.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance – 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme.
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card.
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes.
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility dependent).
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family‑friendly provisions.
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities.
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility dependent).
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs.
• Training – internal development and CPD training opportunities available.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.