Technical Advisor / Project Manager

Salary: £61,337.60 per annum, plus a London Allowance of £4,613.61

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 23 months

Location: FHQ, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TJ

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is a 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-level education with extensive estates experience in public sector or similar.

Will be either a fully qualified Architect or Surveyor with current membership to the appropriate professional body.  (RIBA, RICS and /or CIOB).

Programme/Project Management qualification (MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).

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 managing budgets, risks, and multiple programmes simultaneously.

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.

Computer literate with project management tools.

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.

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

Additional Information: 

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

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.

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.

Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.  AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 18th March 2026.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme.

Join Us:

Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.

Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police.

Curious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding. Explore real stories on our blog: Our Stories - British Transport Police.

For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team - RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.

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