Role Type
Police Staff
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Division
Projects Team
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Department
Estates & Facilities Management
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Location
Hutton Headquarters
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Rank
Not applicable
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Grade
LC 9
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Salary
£41,487-£45,765
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
37
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Eligible applicants
Applicants must have a HNC or relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in a Building / Construction related subject or willing to work towards within 3 years and Prince2 or equivalent Project Management qualification, e.g. MSP Practitioner, MAPM, Agile, APMP. Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
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Job Advert
Lancashire Police are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Estates Project Managers to join our team based at Hutton Headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a varied portfolio of estate development and improvement projects that support the delivery of modern policing services across Lancashire.
There is 1 permanent position available and 1 temporary position available - the temporary role will be temporary until 31st March 2027, subject to review.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the Management of Estates project work in line with Estates strategy, utilising standard project management methodology and providing effective support and management of refurbishment and development projects work, undertaking the detailed design and contract administration of programmed Estates technical project schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as project manager and contract administrator on a range of Estates and Facilities Management projects.
Responsible for project delivery in line with the Project Lifecycle, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
Completion of project management documentation – RAIDEO, RTM, RACI, Highlight Reports etc.
Leading Estates schemes, supervision of works, monitoring of Health and Safety, ensuring that acceptable quality standards of workmanship and performance are achieved, assuring payment certificates to contractors and overseeing handover and commissionin
Management of project finances, working within Corporate Procurement financial regulations and standing orders to ensure compliance and that expenditure is controlled and all schemes are completed within budget and on time and agree final accounts with the contractors
Responsible for understanding and utilising procurement frameworks across the department
Ensuring that all projects are governed and assured, adhering to Estates project methodology
Leading project checkpoints and governance, ensuring that escalations are sponsored appropriately
In conjunction with QS where applicable, agree valuations and final accounts and issue appropriate certificates
Undertake site and building appraisals in respect of planned project work
Act as a point of contact for the Estates department to advise client departments and provide technical advice at
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
Must have a HNC or relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in a Building / Construction related subject or willing to work towards within 3 years
Prince2 or equivalent Project Management qualification, e.g. MSP Practitioner, MAPM, Agile, APMP
Must hold a full valid UK driving licence
Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and other relevant statutory legislation, for example, the Disability Discrimination Act
Experience of utilising standard project management collateral (risk, highlight, RAIDEO)
Knowledge and experience of negotiating and administrating industry standard construction contracts including JCT and NEC
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Please note: Candidates successful at shortlisting will be expected to deliver a presentation on the applicant’s understanding / experience of managing large scale complex projects
Benefits:
25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026 at 10am
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