Project and Change Manager

Project and Change Manager – West Yorkshire Police
Salary: £53,451 – £57,186
Contract: One Permanent, Full Time (Not suitable for Job share)
Location: Various Locations across West Yorkshire (some hybrid/remote working)
Looking for a Project Management role where you can lead significant construction projects from inception to completion?
West Yorkshire Police is seeking to appoint a competent Project and Change Manager to join their busy Estates Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the ability to provide a professional project management service across a diverse portfolio of around 100 West Yorkshire Police Buildings including a range of operational and specialist facilities.
The role is based in Central Wakefield but the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire to suit the needs of West Yorkshire Police is essential.
Role and Responsibilities
You will lead the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion. The position requires someone with experience of managing a number of property/construction projects concurrently ensuring finance, risk and progress is managed and reported effectively, along with the ability to lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day.
Key Duties:
The role requires an experience self-motivated Project Manager experienced in the construction environment and able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and busy environment.
Developing the projects from inception to completion a key element is ensuring that the 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. This role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability in managing financial transactions, providing management and strategic reports and development of Business Cases, and taking day to day responsibility for substantial capital budgets.
Expectations:
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:
• Experience construct 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 the 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 and 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
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
• 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
We are proud to be a member of the Fair Work Charter
How to Apply
Join us in shaping an estate that supports vital policing services across West Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional career.
For further information, please contact Toni Palmer (Head of Strategy and Delivery) at (phone number removed).
The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 4th May 2026.
Additional Information
• The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment