Project Manager, Fleet Services

Metropolitan Police; London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A major urban police department in London is seeking a skilled project manager. The successful candidate will oversee various fleet service projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage budgets. Candidates must possess project management certifications and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute significantly to public safety operations.

Qualifications

• Real life knowledge of managing and delivering programmes/projects.
• Ability to resolve problems, making informed judgements and determining priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead small programmes or a portfolio of projects.
• Maintain full lifecycle ownership from initiation to implementation.
• Identify and manage disruption to project delivery in a timely manner.

Skills

Programme / Project management methodology

Interpersonal / communication skills

Problem solving

Results focused

IT skills

Knowledge of Financial management

Education

Certification(s) in programme / project management

Tools

Standard Office products

MPS systems

Job description

Salary:

The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Marlowe House (the role will require travel to various sites in UK due to nature of work)

About Fleet Services

The police vehicle fleet is an important physical asset. It enables officers and staff to do their job, carries key equipment required, and provides safe transportation for the public / prisoners.

We operate a fleet of over 5,200 assets on the road and river, as well as over 1,000 pedal cycles. We currently have over 220 different types of vehicles supporting all operational commands.

The programmes or projects will be varied, including:

• Replacement of core vehicles
• Procurement, conversion and implementation of specialist vehicles
• Design, procurement and implementation of new service contracts
• Implementation of site based changes at specialist workshops
• Procurement, design and implementation of new IT software/systems
• Design and implementation of Fleet Operating Model changes.

Key responsibilities in the role

• Programme / Project Delivery – oversee and lead either small programmes or a portfolio of projects, providing leadership and drive in order to deliver
• Lifecycle responsibility - Maintain full lifecycle ownership from initiation / design to full implementation
• Risk & Issue Management - Identify and manage disruption to project / programme delivery in a timely manner and escalate through the correct governance channels
• Technical / Policy / Regulation management - Apply engineering principles and construction and use regulations and police exemptions to ensure all vehicle conversions and modifications are safe and technically compliant.
• Team direction and management – Direct and coordinate any resources involved in the programme / projects. Lead project huddles and reviews.
• Stakeholder engagement and communications - Lead on the engagement with officers, staff and external key stakeholders
• Reporting - Develop and implement processes for reporting and monitoring programme / project initiatives
• Financial management – be responsible for the finances of the programmes / projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and managing to budget.

Knowledge, Skillsand Experience

• Programme / Project management methodology, tools and templates
• Programme / Project Delivery – real life knowledge of managing and delivering programmes / projects
• Interpersonal / communication skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solving - Ability to resolve problems, making informed judgements and determining priorities
• Results focused - Results focused with a balanced view of cost, plans and business needs
• IT skills – good IT skills, able to use standard Office products and MPS systems effectively
• Certifications – Must hold certification(s) in programme / project management.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 27^TH August 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after hiring manager review.