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We are currently working with a leading Facilities Management service provider to recruit aProject Managerto join the team in Edinburgh.
The main role will be to oversee various projects in the Education estate which includes everything from big construction projects to smaller maintenance tasks. Safety and making sure our clients are happy are our top priorities.
The ideal candidate will be based locally to Edinburgh to support delivery of theEast based contracts, with a project/construction background, will join a team of 6 to oversee Scottish school estates projects. Responsibilities include safely delivering construction projects, drawing upon site/project management expertise.
A valid driving license is essential for this role.
This role is Hybrid and the standard hours of work are37.5 Hours Per Week
You will be responsible for:
As Project Manager you will manage the end-to-end delivery of projects within the FM Project Team and maintain co-ordination and control over a regional based portfolio of projects.
Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Ownership and delivery of all projects directly delivered by the Project Manager.
- Direction of Assistant Project Managers and junior project staff in delivery of project works.
- Liaising with FM Site Managers, Operations teams, Project Commercial Team, Clients and Stakeholders.
- Working with Project Team colleagues to develop and deliver larger and more complex projects work from inception, through Investigation, Design and Delivery.
- Deliver revenue within agreed budgets
- Develop, monitor and manage Project Programmes to ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Working with our supply chain partners and Subcontractors to ensure highest levels of Health, Safety and Quality are achieved, project timescales and cost targets are met.
- Conduct weekly reviews with managers and project teams.
- Developing future project business
We want to hear from you if you have/are
- Experienced in developing and managing project work within a Facilities management / construction environment- experience of working within PFI contract background would be desirable but is not essential.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in suitable construction/ management or Engineering discipline
- Working experience of CDM and Risk Management
- A strong team player, highly organised and a good communicator
- Ability to manage Clients Expectations to secure successful Project outcomes.
- Able to demonstrate project cost control
- Able to develop design specifications, health and safety plans and other key documentation associated with the definition, competition, and delivery of projects.
- Experienced in managing on site project works on several sites and co-ordination of several sub-contractors in the delivery of a single project.
- Basic IT skillset in Excel/SharePoint
- Driving License is essential
