About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Estates Strategy Tech Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and successful completion of multiple construction projects aligned to the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Estate Strategy. This is a pivotal role ensuring all estate‑related projects are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in full compliance with established governance protocols.
You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet operational needs, represent value for money, and support the long‑term strategic direction of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full project lifecycle for major construction and refurbishment schemes, ensuring robust planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Apply consistent project management methodologies aligned to Estate Strategy governance.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into effective design solutions, challenging assumptions to ensure operational efficiency and financial viability.
- Oversee and coordinate internal teams and external consultants, providing clear leadership in a fast‑paced and evolving environment.
- Prepare, evaluate, and interpret tender documentation, technical specifications, and design packages.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations including Planning Law, Building Regulations, Asbestos regulations, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Present complex information clearly and confidently to senior leaders, including Chief Officers, PCC, and senior police stakeholders.
- Promote sustainability and carbon‑reduction opportunities across all estate projects.
- Manage procurement processes in line with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and Force Financial Instructions.
- Travel across the Force area as required (full driving licence essential).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Degree‑level education or equivalent recognised building/design qualification (minimum HNC or NVQ Level 4).
- Extensive post‑qualification experience managing major construction projects within a built‑environment setting.
- Proven ability to develop designs, technical specifications, and project documentation from concept to completion.
- Full membership of a recognised built‑environment professional institute (e.g., IWFM, RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIAT, CIOB, IET).
- Strong working knowledge of statutory regulations and a formal IOSH qualification.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
- Understanding of sustainability and carbon‑management principles.
Application Guidance
To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualification and skills criteria and be able to provide evidence at the point of application. We cannot accept predicted or expected grades.
Please refer to the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when preparing your 1,000‑word supporting statement.
Please click here for the full JDQ
Please click here for the Leadership Framework
Please ensure you attach copies of your qualifications required for the role and any other supporting evidence
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
- Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
- Sick pay provisions
A Note on Using Artificial Intelligence
AI tools can support research, structuring, and refining your ideas, but your application must reflect your own experience and capability.
- AI can help with spell‑checking or condensing word counts.
- Do not copy and paste AI‑generated content; we want to understand your skills, achievements, and potential.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from women and candidates from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Our dedicated Outreach Team can provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process for candidates from under‑represented groups. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
To learn more about the support available, contact Outreach@merseyside.police.uk.
