The purpose of the Estates Project Manager role is to support the Head of Property Investment to deliver and/or maintain an effective, efficient and sustainable estates portfolio supporting the needs of Corporate and Frontline Business Functions. The post-holder will report to the Estates Programme Manager and will lead the delivery of small and medium sized property works projects. This may include major refurbishments, maintenance, Net Zero schemes and new build projects.
We manage the front-line visibility of properties that deliver services, such as driving test centres and enforcement road check sites. We will entrust you to work autonomously and oversee projects single-handedly, which will include managing the financial aspects and working within agreed budgets. You will work with a wide range of clients and service providers on a diverse Estates portfolio, supporting our commitment to putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify building/property related works and/or customer requirements, making recommendations and assessing priorities
- Responsible for interpreting requirements and translating into a concise and accurate Client Brief for issue to external Service Providers
- Be the Subject Matter Expert for property maintenance, project/works delivery and Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2015)
- Assess risks and issues and recommend solutions to protect/maintain building assets
For more information about the role and responsibilities please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
Person specification
We are looking for someone with excellent project management skills and experience, along with experience in estates management, property related projects and contract management.
You will have a working understanding of property legislation and project management contracts such as New Engineering Works (NEC) or the Joint Contracts Tribunal.
You are an effective communicator and can deliver information to a varied audience, whether verbally or in writing.
You have strong customer service skills and enjoy building positive relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, ensuring that there is mutual trust and respect. You are highly organised with the ability to work autonomously and apply your initiative.
You thrive working collaboratively with our customers and can deliver quality work at pace to meet sometimes demanding deadlines.
Learning through experience is something that excites you and you will enjoy learning on the job if you are successful. We will support your professional development in line with the Government Property Profession.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Additional information
This role can be based in Bristol/Birmingham (Garretts Green)/Newcastle/Leeds/Nottingham. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.
Due to the geographical placement of the department, there will be a requirement to regularly travel throughout the UK. This will include overnight stays.
You will hold the Prince 2 Foundation or Practitioner qualification or be willing to work towards this.
More Information
- Address Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham
- Salary Offer £32,603
