Construction Project Manager – Police Estates – AR

Construction Project Manager – Police Estates

Rate: £29.19 per hour PAYE

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead the initial development and planning of large and specialist property projects across Thames Valley Police’s estate.

The successful candidate will manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are properly planned, resourced and delivered in line with agreed requirements, timescales and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate construction and property projects, including project initiation documents, schedules, resources and project governance.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, implementing solutions and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal departments to support successful project delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders, including senior police officers, property teams and external organisations, providing progress updates and reports.
• Establish project teams, allocate resources and oversee project activities.
• Lead, support and mentor Property Services Project Officers, including their learning and development.
• Oversee tendering processes, cost reporting and the implementation of appropriate building and physical security standards.
• Conduct post-project reviews and share lessons learned to improve future projects.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• Relevant project management, business or related qualification, or equivalent experience with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Recent experience managing construction-related projects from initiation through to completion.
• Proven experience assessing and managing project risks, particularly on construction projects.
• Hold, or be working towards, a relevant physical protective security qualification, such as CPNI or equivalent.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a team and providing mentoring and development support.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project; AutoCAD experience is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Force area, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Willingness to undertake a Basic Driving Assessment to enable the use of a police-authorised vehicle.

Additional Information

The role offers the opportunity to lead specialist property and construction projects across a large police estate, working with a range of internal teams, contractors and external professionals.