Construction Project Officer - 2 year Fixed Term Contract

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

This opportunity is for a 2 year Fixed Term Contract - There may be an opportunity to extend this depending on business needs.

The Construction Project Officer will be responsible for capital and major revenue building improvement and new build projects from design to completion, undertaking Project Management and building design functions.

Specific Duties

To assist the Building Works Manager in the preparation of annual estimates for the improvement of properties including assessment of cost in liaison with other appropriate building design disciplines.

To undertake surveys and feasibility studies and prepare specifications for building and associated projects, liaising with other appropriate building design specialists.
To prepare specification, tender and contract documentation in liaison with appropriate officers of West Midlands Police and external consultants.
To Project Manage Construction related projects from inception through occupation to final completion.
To be responsible from conception to completion of an agreed annual programme within the Police and Crime Commissioners Capital Programme.
To carry out inspections of projects on site.
To be responsible for the passing of accounts related to projects inspected and/or project managed.
To prepare applications for statutory approvals and ensure the compliance of Police & Crime Commissioners buildings.
To produce drawings using Auto CAD or similar electronic design system in a timely manner.
To advise LPU Managers and Police Officers about building matters.
To advise LPU Commanders and Senior LPU Managers in relation to proposed alterations and improvements to property as identified.
To issue orders for work, to obtain quotations for work and to prepare and submit reports, including costs for work in excess of authorised expenditure limits.
To act as LPU Site Representative on refurbishment projects for the Property Services Department on the prescribed area, and attend site meetings as necessary

Skills and Experience

Access to a vehicle suitable for business use is essential.
Member of the RICS or RIBA - Desirable
B/TEC Higher National (Building) (or equivalent Studies) is essential
Experience of preparation of Feasibility Studies
Proven experience of Architectural Design capability
Proven experience in Construction Detailing
Proven experience of on-site project management and site inspections
Competency in Computer Aided Design (ACAD)

Vetting - Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical - Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews - These are likely to take place early December 2024.

Contact - If you require any further information about this role, please contact craig.waring@westmidlands.police.uk

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

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