Technical Advisor/Project Manager (x1 18 month FTC and x1 12 month FTC)

Job Introduction

About Us:

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:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for two Technical Advisor Project Managers to join the Transformation department on fixed term contracts (x1 18 month FTC and x1 12 month FTC).

This role can be based at any one of our main BTP hubs: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow and a blended approach of home and office-working is available; however, the successful candidate must be willing to travel as and when for business needs.

As a Technical Advisor Project Manager with BTP, you will be working closely with the Force Learning & Development function, to deliver our exciting and ambitious L&D strategy through transforming our estate to ensure it can accommodate training needs of our people across the country. 

Main Responsibilities: 

Projects:

• Undertake a thorough review of the estate condition survey, testing it against fitness for purpose and fit for the future parameters.
• Own the project business case as directed by the SRO and be responsible for the specification, development and delivery of business cases/capital projects, leading the case through the governance and approvals process, to full approval and all RIBA stages to stage 7.
• Devise a program of work including the formal brief for consultants and contractors to prioritize and pace the work. Manage programme team resources, ensuring they are tasked effectively to deliver programme outcomes.

Stakeholders:

• Work closely with Commercial during the tendering and selection of potential service providers.
• Manage communication and engagement with programme stakeholders, developing and maintaining strategic relationships and working in partnership to resolve problems to benefit operational policing and the BTPA.

Compliance:

• Identify, manage and resolve risks, track and manage costs and benefits, provide reports as required, and ensure all outputs meet professional standards set by the portfolio office.
• Provide technical expertise with respect to compliance, building regulation, planning, health and safety legislation in the context of capital works across the estate nationwide.

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

What We’re Looking For; Essential Skills:   

Qualifications and Training:

• Educated to degree level with extensive proven post qualification estates experience in policing, emergency services, rail or within a public sector body.
• Will be either a fully qualified Architect or Surveyor with current membership to the appropriate professional body (RIBA, RICS and/or CIOB).

Experience:

• Proven extensive experience of leadership and delivery of large and complex estate projects that significantly contribute to strategic objectives.
• Good technical knowledge in construction related discipline with a well-versed understanding of current building regulations and relevant legislation.
• Ability to phase programs of work and to understand lead in times, interdependencies of specialist contractors and to reprioritize accordingly.
• Experience of working closely with commercial and legal professionals on leases, contracts and third-party suppliers.

Skills:

• Ability to create a brief, specification and manage tender process for capital and minor works projects.
• Ability to manage programme and project teams across multiple locations.
• Ability to manage multiple parties including, internal and third-party vendors, on high profile programmes.

 Knowledge:

• Construction and building best practice knowledge.
• Knowledge of estates, property and facilities management in the public sector.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in construction and a good understanding of industry best practice.

Additional Information: 

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.  

Application Deadline: Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 11:59pm

What We Offer:

Salary: £58,865.26 plus £3177.65 London Allowance (payable to London-based candidates only) per annum with yearly increments based on performance.

Benefits:

• Flexible, agile working approach. 
• 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.

Inclusion & Diversity and Positive Action: 

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. We operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

For more information on Inclusion & Diversity, Positive Action or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity work, Positive Action, Disability Confident Scheme, or please contact PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk . 

Join Us: 

Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! See why BTP is right for you and click here for more information. For further details, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.