VB208 Estates Project and Change Manager *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking an experienced Project and Change Manager to oversee diverse construction and change projects. The role requires strong project management skills, effective financial oversight, and the ability to lead teams in a busy environment. The position is based in Central Wakefield with travel across West Yorkshire as needed. Applicants must have proven experience in managing multiple projects and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the construction environment.
• Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to manage finance, risk, and progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver minor and major construction and change projects.
• Lead and motivate contractors and project team members.
• Ensure administrative requirements of the project lifecycle are maintained.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

West Yorkshire Police is seeking to appoint a competent Project and Change Manager to join their busy Estates Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the abilities to provide a professional project management service across a diverse operational estate. The Force Estate comprises over 80 buildings and in addition the Force has staff occupying a wide range of partner buildings.

Responsibilities

Duties of this role will involve the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion. Experience of managing a number of projects concurrently ensuring finance, risk and progress is managed and reported effectively, is essential to this role, along with the ability to lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day.

The role requires an experienced self-motivated Project Manager experienced in the construction environment and able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and busy environment. Developing the projects from inception to completion a key element is ensuring that the administrative requirements of the full project lifecycle and contract management are maintained alongside delivery on site.

The Estates Department comprises a mixture of professional, facilities and technical staff and works closely with Force Legal Services and Procurement. This role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability in managing financial transactions, providing management and strategic reports and development of Business Cases, and taking day to day responsibility for substantial capital budgets.

The role is based in Central Wakefield but the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire to suit the needs of West Yorkshire Police is essential.

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

Other information

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

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