Facilities Project Manager - Temporary (up to 2 years)

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The RNLI seeks a dedicated Facilities/Estates Project Manager to oversee the Poole Campus Optimisation Programme. This role involves leading construction projects that enhance campus sustainability and efficiency, requiring strong project management skills and knowledge of building regulations. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams on commercial property projects.
• Understanding of construction processes and health & safety legislation.
• Familiar with NEC/JCT contracts and fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple construction refurbishment projects ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Engage stakeholders and provide clear communication regarding project status.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

About Us

Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional, and talented team behind them so that, whatever the weather, they can operate to the highest standards and save lives at sea.

Benefits

• £44,586 - £52,454 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health scheme

Your role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities/Estates Project Manager on the Poole Campus Optimisation Programme. This multi-year programme aims to create a more cost-effective, sustainable, and engaging campus. The successful candidate will lead and manage multiple construction refurbishment projects within the organisation’s estate, overseeing budgeting, planning, execution, and delivery to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Management
   • Scope, tender, and manage construction works, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
   • Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
   • Manage contractors and consultants on site and oversee adherence to CDM regulations.
2. Legal and Compliance Oversight
   • Ensure all construction works comply with relevant legislation including property, planning, health & safety, and environmental laws.
   • Lead legal due diligence, title reviews, land registry matters, and resolve encumbrances or easements.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
   • Collaborate with internal departments (legal, finance, facilities) and external stakeholders (planning authorities, building control, utilities, tenants) to advance projects effectively.
   • Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to executive stakeholders and board members as required.
4. Risk and Project Management
   • Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk registers, and timelines for disposal and demolition projects.
   • Implement governance processes and reporting frameworks.

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams on projects related to commercial property. You should have a solid understanding of building services, construction processes, health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and working knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts, fire safety legislation, and building control requirements.

With a combination of project management and interpersonal skills, you will lead with integrity and consideration. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential to identify and resolve project risks and issues.

If you possess the necessary qualities, skills, and experience, and want to contribute to saving lives, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting health, wellbeing, and human rights, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment with a zero-tolerance approach. All prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during recruitment, including relevant criminal record checks depending on the role (e.g., DBS check, Disclosure Scotland PVG, Access NI, Garda Vetting, or International Child Protection Certificate).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We value diversity of background, skills, and perspectives, which are essential to delivering a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organization and welcome applications from everyone. Besides the required skills, we seek applicants who share our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, dependable) and our vision: To save Every One.