Facilities Project Manager

Morgan Law; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to oversee the maintenance and improvement of facilities for Bath Preservation Trust. This role involves leading capital projects, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years in facilities management and experience managing public building projects. Strong IT skills and a commitment to sustainability are also essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience managing capital projects in public buildings.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and security of facilities.
• Manage small capital projects up to £500k.
• Lead Health & Safety standards across all sites.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2)

Qualification in health and safety or facilities management (e.g., NEBOSH)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morgan Law is proud to be supporting Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) source a new Facilities Project Manager, who will oversee the maintenance, development, security, and improvement of BPT's buildings and grounds. This is a business‑critical role, responsible for ensuring all environments are safe, compliant, and welcoming for employees and visitors.

You will lead the delivery of small capital projects (up to £500k) from inception to completion, working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams. Reporting to the CEO and collaborating with Trustees and the Senior Management Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day maintenance of all properties and facilities, including reactive and emergency situations.
• Develop an effective programme of planned maintenance for all sites, ensuring that the property portfolio is legally compliant and efficiently managed to agreed standards.
• Plan and deliver facilities projects including building renovations, relocations and maintenance activities.
• Lead on smaller capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and within budget while supporting larger‑scale schemes with the capital works group.
• Support the commissioning process with budgets up to £500k from preparation through to handover.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors and internal teams to develop project specifications and ensure compliance.
• Lead Health & Safety standards across all sites, including policies and procedures are kept up to date and communicated, ensuring compliance with regulations and conducting audits.
• Select, manage, and monitor suppliers and contractors to meet performance standards.
• Prepare for the annual safety audit across all BPT sites, reporting any concerns to BPT management.
• Manage ongoing budgets and evaluate quotes and tenders for proposed works.
• Maintain organised and up to date ongoing and project documentation and reporting including contracts, drawings and reports.

Education and Experience

Essential

• 3+ years' experience in a facilities management role with a proven track record of operational excellence.
• Experience managing capital projects, ideally within public buildings.
• Track record leading on the negotiation of contracts.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Committed to sustainability, quality and value for money.
• Strong time management and ability to set targets and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Strong IT skills including MS Office. Desirable

• Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2) and experience in capital works.
• Qualification in health and safety or facilities management (e.g., NEBOSH).
• Experience working within the heritage sector or with historic listed buildings.