FM Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Pendlebury; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an FM Project Manager to oversee Facilities Management projects within the Justice Services sector. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will have significant project management experience and strong financial skills, contributing to impactful public infrastructure initiatives.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project or Operational Management in a construction or FM environment.
• Ability to manage budgets up to £1 million.
• Previous experience working in prison or secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage FM projects in the prison estate.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders for successful outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Attention to Detail

Team Management

Tools

Smart Sheet

Project One

Job description

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Job Opportunity: FM Project Manager – Justice Services FM
Location: Home-Based / HMP Altcourse / HMP Forest Bank
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role:

Sodexo is recruiting a FM Project Manager to join our Justice Services FM team, delivering high-quality Facilities Management project works across HMP Altcourse and HMP Forest Bank. This is a new and pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end management of lifecycle, investment, and sustainability projects within our government contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage Facilities Management (FM) projects in the prison estate and wider government sub-segments.

Oversee project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.

Collaborate with clients, end users, internal stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful outcomes.

Maintain strict adherence to legal, compliance, and Health & Safety standards.

Provide consistent updates and documentation using Smart Sheet / Project One tools.

Evaluate project feasibility and risks, prepare mitigation strategies, and support strategic decision-making.

Your Profile:

Proven experience in Project or Operational Management in a construction or FM environment.

Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets up to £1 million.

Effective at managing both in-house teams and subcontractors.

High level of professionalism and attention to detail in reporting and client engagement.

Previous experience working in prison or secure environments.

Active clearance for working in prisons (preferred but not essential).

Why Join Us?

Be part of a central team delivering over £35 million in lifecycle and investment projects through to 2035.

Manage a portfolio of approximately 12 varied projects annually.

Play a critical role in enhancing public infrastructure while working with a supportive, expert technical team.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job .