Job Description:

Project Manager (North)

Contract: Government
Location: Preston, PR5 8BX, with frequent travel
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Project Manager (North) to implement and sustain a high standard of project delivery, enhancing its position within the project market and supporting growth across existing customer accounts.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC), ensuring projects are successfully managed from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will oversee project resources, financial performance, governance, compliance, risk management, and supply chain performance.

Working across multiple concurrent projects, the Project Manager will develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers while maintaining high standards of service delivery. The role requires a strong focus on commercial performance, compliance, and the implementation of best practice project management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the tactical development and delivery of Capital Projects and Minor Works (MAC).
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle from conception to completion.
• Support the growth of project opportunities across existing customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, key accounts, operational stakeholders, and customers.
• Take accountability for project financial performance in line with business objectives.
• Develop delivery models and manage resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management practices are maintained.
• Manage and develop supply chain performance while implementing best practice processes and procedures to ensure a high standard of service.

Skills & Experience

• Expertise within a Construction, Engineering, or Built Environment discipline.
• Experience delivering projects including Asset Replacement Programmes, Roofing Projects, CAT A and CAT B Refurbishments, and New Modular Buildings.
• Experience working under NEC4 contracts.
• Experience using RIBA stages.
• Experience working in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience operating at Project Manager level within the Building Projects and/or Facilities Management industry.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully managing projects and programmes valued from £500k to £1m+.

Qualifications & Requirements

• SMSTS qualification.
• Asbestos Awareness qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in a technical or management discipline.
• Recognised Project Management qualification such as Prince2, APMP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability and flexibility to travel nationally as required.
• Ability to successfully obtain BPSS and CTC security clearance.