Estates Project Manager (FTC) – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Estates Project Manager on a fixed-term contract to lead capital investment and planned maintenance across our property portfolio. You will work with the Estates Manager to plan, procure, deliver and monitor construction and refurbishment projects, ensuring value for money, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, effective contract management, and a passion for sustainability and energy efficiency

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, estates or property management.
• Lead capital projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracts and compliance.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction capital projects and major maintenance schemes.
• Develop briefs, tender docs, and contract requirements.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and value for money.
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and statutory records.
• Provide progress reports on risks, budgets and timelines.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain project documentation and safety files.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Support future investment and refurbishment planning.
• Uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Construction & estates

Procurement

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Estates Project Manager (FTC) – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Join Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service – We’re Hiring Now!

Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background in construction, estates, or property management? Do you have the skills to lead complex capital projects from concept through to completion while ensuring compliance, value for money, and exceptional stakeholder engagement?

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an Estates Project Manager to play a key role in the delivery of our capital investment programme and planned maintenance projects across our property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, sustainability, and ongoing improvement of facilities that support frontline emergency services.

Working closely with the Estates Manager, you will lead the planning, procurement, delivery, and monitoring of a variety of construction and refurbishment projects. You will provide specialist advice on project management, contracts, procurement, compliance, and sustainability, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee construction capital projects, minor works, and major planned maintenance schemes across the Service’s estate.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, tender documentation, and contract requirements to support successful project delivery.
• Manage project budgets and expenditure, ensuring value for money and effective investment planning.
• Procure and manage consultants, contractors, and professional service providers through competitive tendering and framework arrangements.
• Act as the Service’s client representative under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring legal compliance across projects.
• Monitor project performance and provide accurate reports on progress, budgets, risks, and compliance matters.
• Support the delivery of the Estates and Environmental Strategies, identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and best practice guidance relating to estates project management.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure project documentation, health and safety files, and statutory records are maintained and up to date.
• Undertake estate condition surveys and contribute to future investment and refurbishment programmes.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and contract management throughout all project activities.

Contract type: Full Time