Estates Project Manager

Cox Automotive; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Epsom seeks an Estates Project Manager to lead property projects. You will manage from briefing to handover, ensuring effective collaboration with contractors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have property experience, strong contract and financial management skills, and excellent communication. This position offers flexible working and a salary of £35,663 per year, with benefits such as pension contributions and generous leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.92%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Access to staff discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience working within property and estate management.
• Proven track record in contract management including NEC contracts.
• Strong financial management skills with budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of property projects from brief to handover.
• Commission and appoint contractors, monitor progress.
• Communicate with stakeholders and chair project meetings.

Skills

Property legislation knowledge

Contract management

Project resourcing

Financial management

Excellent communication skills

Driving license and own transport

Job description

Overview

DVSA are seeking an Estates Project Manager to lead on the delivery of small to medium‑sized property projects across their diverse estate. You will support the Head of Property Investment to ensure that the estate remains efficient, effective and sustainable, managing projects from initial brief through to handover, working closely with internal teams, landlords, planning authorities and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Commission and appoint contractors to deliver RIBA stages 0‑7 activities and monitor progress against specification, budget and programme.
• Review, analyse and evaluate complex documents, making recommendations for decisions.
• Communicate with all key stakeholders, including having responsibility for chairing project meetings.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop best practice processes.
• Lead on the delivery of small to medium‑sized property projects across the diverse estate portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience working within property, with knowledge of property legislation and estate management.
• Experience of contract management, which includes NEC forms of contract.
• A track record of project resourcing, including stipulations from NEC form of contract.
• Management of project finances, budgets, personnel and other areas.
• Great communication skills to allow effective stakeholder engagement.
• Must be a car driver with own transport.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.92% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Flexible working options, the DVSA encourages a great work‑life balance.
• Salary of £35,663 per year – London weighting applied to the Hayes region.
• Access to a staff discount portal.
• Both full‑time or part‑time options considered.

Location and Hours

Location: Epsom, Surrey
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 14:30, plus 1 in 6 weekends (day in lieu provided)

How to Apply

The selection process for this role will ensure a comprehensive assessment of your skills and potential fit with the DVSA. Upon application via Hays you will be asked to provide a personal statement which will be sifted fairly and transparently alongside your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business.