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Job Advert: Property Development and Delivery Manager ? Location: Darby House, Wellingborough (Hybrid – Site visits across Northamptonshire)
? Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary
? Pay Rate: £32.43 per hour (Umbrella) Pay-E £24.47
? Working Hours: 37 hours per week
? 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 £250k+, aligning with the Force’s 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 teamEssential Criteria:
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 methodologiesDesirable Criteria:
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)Benefits of Working with Us:
? £250 Training Allowance
? Dedicated Specialist Consultant Support
? Daily Payroll Runs
? Free Candidate Registration
? Referral & Loyalty Bonus Schemes
? Sign-Up Bonus
✅ Free Compliance Checks
? Access to 1000’s of public sector clients nationwide? Interested? Apply now or reach out to Lewis Ashcroft for more information:
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