Technical Advisor/Project Manager - Estates

Job Introduction

Salary: £61,337.60 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: To be based at one of our main hubs London, Birmingham or Manchester. An additional London Allowance of £4,613.61 payable to London based candidates only. 

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available with occasional travel to London required.

Hours: This is full-time role (37 hours per week) 

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

British Transport Police (BTP) have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Advisor/Project Manager to join our Estates Department.

As a Technical Advisor/Project Manager with BTP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality estates projects that support our operational and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and managing a range of Estates Capital and Revenue projects through the full project lifecycle. These projects can vary from replacing essential infrastructure, such as boilers, to major refurbishments or relocations to new premises.

What you'll be doing:  

• Champion and implement estate transformation projects aligned with BTP’s strategic plan.
• Review estate condition surveys, analyse findings, and recommend scope and funding.
• Develop and own business cases, leading them through governance and all RIBA stages.
• Manage programmes of work, briefs for consultants/contractors, and oversee delivery.
• Drive Agile and smarter working practices across the estate.
• Engage stakeholders, manage risks, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with regulations and health & safety standards.

What you'll bring to the team: 

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in estates management, preferably in a public sector or similar context.
• Programme/Project Management qualification (MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) or willingness to work towards APM certification.

Experience

• Proven leadership of large, complex estates projects.
• End-to-end project and change management across all lifecycle stages.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, compliance, and building regulations.
• Experience in managing budgets, risks, and multiple programmes concurrently, with a strong understanding of Estates governance.
• Collaboration with commercial/legal teams on contracts and suppliers.

Technical & Knowledge

• Ability to create briefs, manage tenders, and oversee delivery.
• Knowledge of estates, property, and facilities management in the public sector.
• Familiarity with construction best practice and emerging technologies.

Essential Skills

• Deliver complex estates programmes using recognised methods and processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across locations.
• Analytical decision-making with budgetary and resource control.

Additional Information: 

BTP is a national Force and this role will require travel across the country. 

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months. 
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme:  We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document. 

Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.  

References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

How to apply: 

Applications will be via an up to date CV and an online application form, as part of this application you will be asked to outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 23 February 2026

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

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