Project Manager

Contract: Production

Location: Essex

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Established in the UK in 1968, our client provides Integrated Facility Management Services to clients across the Public and Private Sectors.

As part of their global group, operating in 53 countries with annual revenues exceeding £7bn, our client's UK operation plays a pivotal role in the group's financial and strategic objectives. The vision is to become ‘The World’s Greatest Service Organisation’ by prioritising their people and customers.

Job Description

The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in stakeholder management, fostering strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project duration.

You will identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard project timelines and budgets. Resource allocation is another critical aspect of the role, involving the efficient deployment of personnel, equipment, and materials to support project objectives.

Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining rigorous quality assurance measures, ensuring that project deliverables meet and exceed client expectations.

Benefits include being part of a rapidly growing project team within a supportive environment, and regular team meetups and workshops. Join our client, where big opportunities meet a close-knit team dynamic.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the project pipeline, a wide range of ad-hoc business-driven Projects, upgrades and improvement works and feasibility studies
• Ensure all project works undertaken are managed effectively in line with company procedures and approved codes of practice and requirements
• Ensure that all projects are delivered profitably and underpinned by a clear breakdown of costs presented to the client for approval
• To lead by example, motivate and engage with the key stakeholders and teams across the account
• Maintain accurate Project files for each project held on shared drive, and keep local records of Project status to evidence progress and commercial management
• Monitor project performance against SLA’s and KPI’s in line with customer expectations and ensure accurate Monthly Reports and updates are collated and delivered to the customer reporting timelines

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma educated in a Business or FM related discipline
• Formal Project Management qualification
• A range of experience across project work including CDM, customer service and financial accountability
• Experience as a project manager within a facility service environment
• Must be highly numerate and literate
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into successful operational solutions and drive closure on proposals
• Experience in FM Project Management