Estates Planning Manager

South-Wales-Police; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Job summary

South Wales Police is seeking two Estates Planning Managers to lead major construction projects from concept to handover. The role combines office-based work with site visits, requiring coordination with the Estates Capital Team.

The successful candidates will oversee budgets and finance, manage complex issues, and be willing to travel across the force area while operating in a hybrid work environment at the Police Headquarters in Bridgend.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex building projects.
• Experience in finance and budget administration.
• Construction related qualification.
• Willingness to undergo MVSC Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a project from concept to handover of a major construction contract.
• Provide specialist advice on complex construction related issues.
• Travel to and work from project locations across the force operating area as required.
• Collaborate with Estates Capital Team to deliver operationally critical services.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Vetting readiness

Education

Construction related qualification

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 17 November 2026

Interview Date 24 November 2026

Closing Date

29/10/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs

South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for two individuals to #JoinUs as Estates Planning Managers in our Estates Capital Team. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The successful candidate will join the Estates Capital Team, working with a small team of dedicated individuals, to undertake major new build projects across the South Wales Police area.

These are full-time, 4 years fixed-term positions. The team works Monday-Friday and sometimes do support the occasional evening and weekends.

The team operates on a hybrid working basis, combining office-based working with the flexibility to work from home, subject to operational requirements.’ The role will predominantly be located at our Police Headquarters, Bridgend, however the post holder would be required to travel to and work from project locations across the force operating area as required.

About the role and your key responsibilities :

We are looking for two Estates Planning Managers to assist Estates Capital Team in the delivery of new build construction projects which are operationally critical to the service provided by South Wales Police.

The successful candidates will manage a project from concept to handover of a major construction contract, providing specialist advice on complex construction related issues.

The role can be challenging due to the wide range of duties undertaken, however is very rewarding upon completion of projects.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

The successful candidate holds an appropriate construction related qualification and has previous experience of managing large and complex building projects in addition to managing Finance and the administration of budgets.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more,

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Head of Estates, Clare Jones on 07854 079841.

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application gudiance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.