OPCC Estate Project Manager - HC622314

Shared Services Partnership; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Fareham is seeking a proactive Project Manager to oversee various built environment projects. The role includes managing projects from inception to completion, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and at least 3 years of project management experience, preferably within the construction sector. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave allowance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles

Blue Light card membership

Qualifications

• Significant workplace experience in project management role.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in construction or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports to senior managers.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across project sites.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Budget management

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

QCF level 6 or equivalent

APM PMQ or Prince2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 at 23:59. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October 2025 at The Long Barn, Fareham PO17 5BN.

Make a difference where it matters most. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) supports the Police and Crime Commissioner serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The OPCC provides a link between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the communities they serve through setting the budget and holding the Chief Constable to account in the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

About the role

We\'re looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to help us deliver high-quality built environment projects across a diverse police estate. Reporting into the Estates Programme Delivery Manager and Head of Estates, you will manage projects throughout their complete lifestyle from gathering the requirements from Force to handing over the work to the business as usual facilities team. With multiple projects on the go at any time, this is a demanding but varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You\'ll play a key part in keeping our police estate running smoothly and helping to improve operational policing.

What you\'ll be doing

• Gathering project requirements from Force and generating the project scope and mandate.
• Construct the project business case for the Police & Crime Commissioner\'s approval.
• Generate the project management plan and manage all other relevant project documentation (e.g. risk registers).
• Work closely with various departments and external consultants regarding contracts and designs etc.
• Managing budget, scope/change requests, schedules and specific security, and IT requirements.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports to senior managers, including the Police & Crime Commissioner on occasion.
• Managing on-site contract work, and signing off contractor accounts and invoices in-line with the project budget.
• Arrange and chair meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Managing all staff and stakeholders involved in a project and defining roles and responsibilities, including OPCC employees, HIOWC employees, and external contractors. There is no direct line management responsibilities outside of project scope.
• Liaising with the business as usual team on soft landings during the project and defects and snagging post practical completion.
• Ensuring health & safety and statutory compliance across multiple sites.

Qualifications and requirements:

• QCF level 6 or equivalent, or to have significant workplace experience in a related field.
• A recognised project management specific qualification such as APM PMQ (Project Management Qualification) or Prince2.
• Full UK driving licence. At least 3 years project management experience, ideally within the construction or a similar industry.
• Public sector experience is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
• Confident with using technical systems and Microsoft office products.
• Experience of creating and managing project budgets.
• Excellent time management, multi-skilling and workload prioritisation skills.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Why join us?

Joining our Estates Team will enable you to be part of a team that directly supports frontline policing, and to work in a role with a real purpose. You will also enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to progress your career. In addition to the competitive salary and highly rewarding career, our other benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV).
• Blue Light card membership.

APPLY NOW

If you\'re practical, proactive, and passionate about keeping buildings safe and functional, we\'d love to hear from you! Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre-screen questions, attach a CV, and provide answers to the shortlisting questions detailed below. Each answer should be no more than 400 words or equivalent characters to support 400 words.

• What steps do you take during project initiation?
• How do you define project success?
• What lessons have you learned from failed projects?

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Perkins or alternatively, the Recruitment Team can be contacted on [contact information not provided]. The Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any for achieving equality of opportunity in its employment practices. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements which would have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.