Estates Project Delivery Manager

Surrey Police & Sussex Police Collaboration; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police collaboration is seeking an Estates Project Delivery Manager responsible for managing projects across various sites. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HND qualification and experience in project management, with skills in leadership and effective communication. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including career progression and health support.

Benefits

Career progression

Pension scheme

Generous leave

On-site gyms

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Educated to ‘HND’ Level 5 or equivalent standard or experience.
• Experience managing external consultants and internal clients.
• Proven skills in project budgeting and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering multi-disciplinary projects supporting operational policing.
• Managing relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Overseeing project activities across diverse sites.

Skills

Ability to support, mentor, and manage staff fairly

Proven skills in persuading and influencing stakeholders

Effective communication skills at all organizational levels

Experience in project processes like risk management

Proficient IT skills

Education

HND Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Project management software (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

Vacancy Information

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, while remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances, and hours.

Division / Department: Estates and Facilities Management

Grade: Surrey Police Level 1 / Sussex Police M1

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Grade Range: Surrey Police £44,053 - £57,478 / Sussex Police £47,712 - £52,491

Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance: No

Politically Restricted: No

Location: Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The Estates Project team is part of the wider Estates and Facilities department, responsible for managing the built environment within the police-owned estate, ensuring that the buildings remain compliant, safe, and support the effective delivery of policing in Sussex. The team handles various project deliveries across Surrey and Sussex.

We are pleased to offer 2 x Estates Project Delivery Manager roles in the Estates Project Delivery team based at Police Headquarters Mount Browne or Lewes.

The Estates Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering professional, efficient, and effective multi-disciplinary projects supporting operational policing. This customer-facing role involves day-to-day project activities across diverse sites, from single offices to multi-building sites supporting various departments.

You will need to be resilient, self-motivated, with excellent planning and organizational skills, able to manage your workload and adapt to changing priorities. Building strong relationships with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders is essential.

For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Skills & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to ‘HND’ Level 5 or equivalent standard or experience

DESIRABLE

• Project management qualification such as APM, RICS, or Prince 2

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to support, mentor, and manage staff fairly and constructively
• Proven skills in persuading, influencing, and negotiating with stakeholders
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels, with the ability to produce clear reports
• Experience in project processes like risk management, issue resolution, and scheduling
• Experience monitoring project portfolios and budgets
• Proficient IT skills
• Experience managing external consultants and internal clients

DESIRABLE

• Knowledge of operational policing
• Experience managing staff
• Skills in project management software (e.g., MS Project)
• Knowledge of standards in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems
• Knowledge of Public Sector Contractor Frameworks

Why Work With Us?

We support flexible working arrangements, including job shares, part-time work, and home working. Benefits include career progression, pension scheme, generous leave, discounts, on-site gyms, parental leave, wellbeing support, and healthcare schemes.

For more information, please contact Ciaran Fitzgerald at 07825024224.

Diversity Statement

We value diversity and strive to be an inclusive, anti-racist organization that promotes fairness and equality across all backgrounds and communities.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, social status, or religious belief.

For more information on our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, please visit our website.

Additional Information

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it. This post may be withdrawn at any time if it is part of a redeployment process.

Vacancies in collaborated units are open to all officers and staff across both Forces, while vacancies in non-collaborated units are typically limited to within the respective Force unless advertised externally. Successful external applicants from the other Force will transfer employment accordingly.