Facilities & Construction Project Leader

AWC Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC Staff Services, on behalf of a globally recognised organisation, are recruiting a Project Manager (FM) to support the growth of its project delivery division across sectors including commercial workplaces, healthcare and life sciences.

The role is a 3-month contract in Manchester, paying £350-£400 per day, with responsibilities spanning from concept to completion and governance through project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Qualification in a construction, mechanical, or electrical discipline.
• Degree-level education in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, or similar health and safety qualifications.
• CSCS Management-level card.

Responsibilities

• Building short, medium and long-term project pipelines across your customer portfolio.
• Using LCR and FMR data to support long-term capex planning.
• Build strong relationships with customers and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Present project solutions and best-practice examples to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and contractors to define project scope and requirements.
• Manage procurement activities, including tender preparation and contractor evaluation.
• Fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities where applicable and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Identify and mitigate operational, commercial, statutory, and health & safety risks.
• Oversee project execution, including cost management, estimating, subcontractor coordination, and site activities.
• Ensure governance procedures, documentation, and reporting standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor financial performance and support the achievement of project profitability targets.
• Produce regular progress updates and maintain accurate project records.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project delivery

Education

Construction/Mechanical/Electrical qualification

Degree-level education in Project Management/Construction Management

APM/PRINCE2 certification

SMSTS/IOSH/NEBOSH health & safety qualifications

CSCS Management-level card

Job description

AWC Staff Services, on behalf of a globally recognised organisation, are recruiting a Project Manager (FM) to support the growth of its project delivery division across sectors including commercial workplaces, healthcare and life sciences.

The role is a 3-month contract in Manchester, paying £350-£400 per day, with responsibilities spanning from concept to completion and governance through project lifecycle.