π Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
π· Pay Rate: Β£32.43 per hour (Umbrella) Pay-E Β£24.47
π Working Hours: 37 hours per week
π Contract Length: 2 Years
About the Role: We are currently recruiting for a highly capable Property Development and Delivery Manager to lead and deliver key estate transformation projects for Northamptonshire Police. This senior-level position plays a pivotal role in shaping a modern, sustainable, and operationally efficient estate strategy that supports policing and fire services across the county.
This is a dynamic hybrid position based in Wellingborough, involving regular travel to sites across Northamptonshire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead estate change initiatives including space planning, refurbishments, building disposals, and occupancy reviews
- Manage corporate and strategic capital projects valued at Β£250k+, aligning with the Forceβs Estates Strategy
- Develop and maintain project documentation: business cases, project briefs, risk logs, benefits plans, and timelines
- Oversee stakeholder engagement at a senior level, ensuring collaborative and transparent delivery
- Report regularly on project milestones, risks, budgets, and performance to senior leadership
- Commission and interpret research to support long-term infrastructure planning
- Champion sustainability, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration
- Line manage and mentor project professionals within the estates team
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Proven experience managing complex estate/property projects, including M&E and infrastructure delivery
- Strong background in leading change and delivering outcomes within budget and time constraints
- Experienced communicator with governance-level reporting and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- Sound knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work stages and construction methodologies
- Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM)
- Experience within a police, fire, or wider public sector property environment
- Active police vetting clearance (or willingness to undergo clearance)
- πΌ Β£250 Training Allowance
- π Dedicated Specialist Consultant Support
- π§Ύ Daily Payroll Runs
- π Free Candidate Registration
- π€ Referral & Loyalty Bonus Schemes
- π Sign-Up Bonus
- β Free Compliance Checks
- π Access to 1000βs of public sector clients nationwide
π§ lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk
π 01772 208962
