Project and Change Manager

Project and Change Manager – West Yorkshire Police

Salary: £53,451 – £57,186Contract: One Permanent, Full Time (Not suitable for Job share)Location: Various Locations across West Yorkshire (some hybrid/remote working)

Role and Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion. Manage multiple property/construction projects concurrently, ensuring finance, risk and progress are managed and reported effectively, and lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day. The role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants, and managing substantial capital budgets.

Key Duties

• Experience self‑motivated Project Manager experienced in the construction environment and able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and busy environment.
• Develop projects from inception to completion, ensuring administrative requirements of the full project lifecycle, contract and risk 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.

Expectations

• Experience as a construction Project Manager with ability to work from inception to completion through concept, design, procurement, delivery and close out.
• Work independently and collaboratively leading a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and high quality report writing.
• Manage financial project transactions with budgets exceeding £1m.
• Know the Health and Safety and Environmental legislation related to construction.
• Develop client requirements alongside Department Standards to inform Business Case for approval.
• Know UK construction contracts (NEC) and compliant procurement routes.
• Demonstrate negotiation, communication, and written reporting abilities.
• Have high attention to detail and strong commercial/financial acumen.
• Travel throughout West Yorkshire when required.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience of managing construction projects up to the value of circa £3m and above.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in the property/construction industry.
• Prince 2 Practitioner Qualified or equivalent.
• Experience and understanding of procurement and management of NEC, JCT or equivalent construction projects.
• Experienced using Microsoft Project or similar software.
• An ability to interpret technical and design specifications into tender documentation and oversee implementation.
• Detailed experience working within a construction or estate management environment including delivering both minor change and major construction projects.
• Working knowledge of built environment, health and safety and sustainability legislation and compliance requirements during project planning and implementation.
• An ability to lead, motivate and direct project teams comprising internal stakeholders, professional support, external consultants and contractors and to provide accurate progress reporting to senior colleagues.
• Knowledge and experience of budget preparation, monitoring and control.
• Basic knowledge of the structure and strategies of a police environment.
• Previous experience of working with external agencies in a partnership capacity with the ability to represent the District within the Force to other external agencies.
• An understanding of the public sector financial and procurement regulatory framework.

Benefits / What We Offer

• Generous annual leave allowance – 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme.
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card.
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes.
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent).
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions.
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities.
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent).
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs.
• Training internal development and CPD training opportunities available.

Additional Information

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

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