Project Manager

Role: As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a number of assigned projects to meet customer and business requirements. Typically, these projects will be related to facilities and building services including maintenance, repair, refurbishment, or construction projects across the UK. The projects may range from small, low-value commissions to medium-value contracts up to £1M to £2M. As Project Manager, you are expected to be competent in managing the key aspects of a project, namely scope, schedule, finance, risk & opportunity, quality, resources, and stakeholders. You should be able to accurately define project objectives to meet specific outcomes and be capable of meeting demanding timescales and budget constraints. The role covers the whole project lifecycle from initial inception and business case development, through the design and procurement process, and onto the delivery, commissioning, and handover phases. You will also have responsibility for managing customer expectations and ensuring they have a positive experience throughout the project. You will be expected to collaborate within the team, the supply chain, and with key stakeholders to ensure project success. In particular, you will be expected to work closely with our facilities managers, the wider Real Estate & Infrastructure team, and our suppliers to help develop our culture of providing an effective project service aligned with our customers' business objectives, vision, and strategy. There will also be an element of involvement with business-winning activities to support ongoing business growth. Knowledge: Demonstrable track record of successful project management of a varied project workload Experience in the facilities, building services, or construction-related industries Knowledge and practical application of project management tools and techniques Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial information Knowledge and experience of commercial contracts and procurement Ability to apply good project governance and understanding of Lifecycle Management (LCM) People management experience, particularly managing a team for effective project delivery Excellent stakeholder management skills including influencing and negotiation Understanding of the principles of service excellence Skills: Ability to use appropriate IT systems and packages to enhance the quality of work Strong time management and ability to manage projects to a time and budget Ability to form and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels The ability to analyze and act upon management information Able to negotiate at all levels, including all external suppliers/contractors to achieve desired outcomes A creative and innovative thinker Ability to perform and deliver under pressure with deadlines and/or circumstances Excellent written and verbal communication skills Qualifications: Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant experience of project delivery in an engineering or construction-related industry At least 3 years' experience in a project management role It would be advantageous to possess, or be working towards, a formal project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, or similar) SHE qualification desirable, e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and value engineering Experience of working with relevant health & safety legislation and the CDM Regulations Excellent communication and organizational skills Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a knowledge of Microsoft Project Security Level: BPSS - This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.

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