Birmingham, Blackpool, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield From the design and development of policies to the delivery of services supporting work, welfare, pensions and child maintenance, DWP is the Governments largest department. DWP has the largest commercial estate in government and our team is committed to being smaller, greener and better helping people to work, grow and thrive. Our estate provides accommodation for colleagues who support millions of daily customer interactions in Jobcentres and Health Assessment centres, back of house offices delivering frontline services and hub sites housing expert functions such as Policy, Finance, Digital and HR. DWP Estates services are business critical and we cannot safely open our offices without them. Our ambition is to Transition to a smaller, more affordable, and adaptable estate Invest in improving DWPs buildings and infrastructure, conducted mainly through an extensive programme of planned replacement works Meet our agreed Government Greening Commitments - creating a culture where sustainability is embedded Expertly deliver cost effective services Create a professional working culture that is best in class across the Government Property world There is no better time to join us as we transform our estate and make our buildings fit for the future. This is a senior management where you'll play significant part in the delivery of services to our customers on a day to day and strategic basis and you are required to be qualified in line with GPU professional framework. As a Real Estate specialist, you will lead the planning, delivery and assurance of £multi-million Lifecycle and Minor Refurbishment works programmes delivered either directly or through our extensive third party supplier partner network. It is therefore key this role drives a One Team collaborative approach, across a large and complex Authority Real Estate portfolio, implementing a totally new way of working. Key accountabilities DWP ownership of the planning and delivery of significant real estate investment programmes from inception to completion, working in partnership with Asset Management and on occasion, Real Estate Leasehold and Portfolio Planning teams to lead a collaborative and holistic approach to the end-to-end programme delivery function To act as a senior leader and subject matter expert for all minor works project delivery, fire safety improvements and Planned & Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Lifecycle Works delivery on behalf of Estates, in partnership with supply chain partners and all business and customer stakeholders Communicate effectively with senior leaders and work in collaboration with Asset Management colleagues to influence future investment strategies based on accurate asset data Senior leadership, governance and direction of the project management function across the lifecycle works and minor CAPEX projects portfolio, with contractual responsibility for and management of supplier partners implementing the delivery of all construction works Provide strategic direction to the communications and stakeholder engagement function linked to real estate investment programmes Accountable for the implementation of best practice across all projects Strategic oversight of the financial performance, commercial assurance, budget transparency and achieving value for money across all projects and programmes within your area of responsibility Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategic and fit-for-purpose supply chain procurement strategy, tailored to the specific deliverables of all projects and programmes, in full alignment and compliance with Framework Agreements and Public Sector procurement regulations Provide senior leadership to ensure all projects are delivered in compliance with all commercial, planning and quality targets and industry standards and are delivered with maximum efficiency, avoiding conflicts and eliminating poor planning Support the DWP Asset Management Function to produce a Life Cycle Plan for PPM works, with clear links to investment budgets and accurate estates asset data schedules Use best industry practice to critique, challenge and enhance lifecycle works plans to ensure they are fit for purpose and responsive to the strategic aims of the Estates function In partnership with the DWP Asset Management Function, demonstrate that all lifecycle works plans are appropriately prioritised and ensure budget applications are accurately formulated Act as a senior enabler to the delivery of the lifecycle works programme, ensuring the annual budget is appropriately and fully utilised, developing streamlined reporting and assurance mechanisms and ensuring complete transparency of data Responsibility for the management of risk across the Lifecycle, Fire Safety Improvements and Minor Works portfolio, resolving and mitigating where possible, escalating where appropriate Work collaboratively with Category Management to develop and maintain an engaged, agile and high performing network of supply chain partners Ensure that all project activity is delivered in full compliance with industry Health & Safety, statutory compliance obligations and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs), taking swift corrective action on areas of non-compliance Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience Significant demonstrable project management experience in a complex estates function Extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering major asset driven PPM programmes Detailed working knowledge and proven ability to deploy a full range of construction procurement and contracting strategies Detailed understanding and practical experience of ensuring compliance with all construction industry Health and Safety legislation Strong working knowledge and demonstrable experience in the practical application of the NEC4 suite of contracts for both professional services and construction works Experience of analysing and providing assurance of detailed real estate asset data and developing PPM schedules aligned with investment budgets Strong commercial experience gained within the Property/FM division of a complex, matrix organisation Management of external suppliers/contractors who deliver a wide range of project activities, from design phase onwards Influential and able to lead key senior stakeholders towards Commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal commercial performance whilst delivering on business and portfolio strategy High level management of key suppliers in negotiations, managing and escalating issues, and engaging in key decision making with strategic consequences Interpretation and analysis of data to inform decision making Extensive experience of Project Management - excellent organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation Qualifications/professional memberships Essential Working towards membership of a construction industry professional body, e.g. MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, IWFM with a preference if already held