Student Placement - Construction and Building Engineering 2025 / 2026

The Metropolitan Police Service occupies an extensive and diverse range of properties across London both Freehold and leasehold. Property Services department manages, maintains and develops the portfolio ensuring that they efficiently support operational policing and they are compliant with regulation. Since 2013 we have implemented a radical change programme to transform our estate, disposing of under- utilised buildings, refurbishing key HQ buildings such as the Hendon estate, the sale of New Scotland Yard and the move to an iconic new HQ on the river. Opportunity now exists to work with the Property Services Department and its outsourced service providers to deliver the on-going Estates Strategy. Ideally students studying a RICS accredited degree/module related to Estate Management/ Surveying/ Property Investment/Finance Desirable experience: Studying or interested in Surveying, Estate & Asset Management, The Role consists of:

• Managing projects from the client side as a representative of the Metropolitan Police.
• Prepare briefs for consultants to define project scopes.
• Managing consultants and contractors in a team environment to deliver the scheme within time and cost constraints.
• Understand plans and specifications prepared by consultants.
• The ability to raise purchase orders and approve invoices.
• Monitor budgets and update the project management software (Artemis)
• Working with all stakeholders (consultants, contractors and end users) to plan and execute projects.
• Ensure requirements meet the MPS guidance.
• Communicating the project status and any unexpected difficulties.
• A basic understanding of CAD/Revit is required to edit and change building plans in relation to the projects. For example this can be used to give the end user a visual representation of what to expect and the consultant a clear plan to work with., The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence. Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about

Communication and Relationship Skills:
• Effective communication skills. Ability to explain technical issues and calculations in plain English
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Flexible when meeting demand
• Takes responsibility to meet deadlines and for the quality of outputs.
Desirable Experience Competent in Office 365. Degree type: Must be an undergraduate student in a sandwich year course returning to study in Autumn 2026 Candidates must also demonstrate the following skills: Communication Skills
• An excellent level of both written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present information appropriately to a wide variety of clients in a clear, concise and non-technical manner. Written communications will need to be well prepared and logically structured.
Planning and Organisational skills
• Plans and organises their own work, has the ability to liaise with dependent areas to ensure collaborative working, can adapt their actions to changing priorities.
Time Management
• Prioritises tasks and keeps to deadlines. Has a flexible and self-motivated approach to work, being able to work unsupervised if required.
Problem Solving Skills
• Can identify and solve problems in a logical manner using an evidenced based approach. Has the ability to translate theory into practice to provide pragmatic solutions.
Technical Skills
• IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and an aptitude and willingness to learn new software packages. Good numerical and statistical analysis skills and being able to make sense of and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
Team Working
• Can work with a diverse group of colleagues, suppliers and contractors at all levels. Being an active team player and show willingness to help support others.
Personal Responsibility
• Has a proactive approach, takes ownership of their actions and responsibilities, and has the confidence to take initiative and develop ideas further.
Professionalism
• Support an inclusive culture and environment, showing consideration and respect for others. Integrity and professional behaviour in line with MET standards
  
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The MET: The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) employs more than 44,000 officers and staff, plus thousands of volunteers and provides policing to one of the most diverse capital cities in the world. The service provides policing to the 32 London Boroughs as well as a number of other local, national and international functions such as counter terrorism and organised crime prevention. As the country's largest police service, the service is recognised internationally as a leader in fighting crime and many other policing organisations look to the MPS for best practice and guidance. We are looking to recruit students for a 52 week placement with the Metropolitan Police Service. All roles will give students valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work. Background: The role will give the successful student valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work.