FM Small Works Project Manager

Continuous Improvement Projects Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CI Projects is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Facilities Management construction background to deliver small works and capital projects for a local authority FM contract in Kent. This hands-on role requires taking ownership from scoping to handover and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

You will coordinate contractors and suppliers, develop clear scopes and plans, monitor costs and progress, and maintain thorough project documentation while

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience delivering FM construction, small works or capital projects.
• Experience managing several smaller projects simultaneously from scoping to handover.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and scope changes.
• Available to start on short notice and work full-time on site in Kent.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small works and capital projects under a local authority FM contract.
• Develop project scopes, delivery plans, programmes and budgets.
• Coordinate construction contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and contractor coordination.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and issues, escalating concerns.
• Coordinate works with operational teams to manage access and minimise disruption.
• Ensure delivery meets safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Manage changes to scope and document their cost/time impacts.
• Maintain project documentation and provide status updates.
• Coordinate completion, handover and close-out with the FM team.

Skills

FM construction

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

On-site leadership

Job description

CI Projects is a boutique business consultancy committed to helping businesses continuously improve by enabling the true convergence of people, processes and technology. We work closely with clients to define the issue, the destination and how to get there – then provide the tools and confidence so they can keep improving long after we’ve gone.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong Facilities Management construction background to deliver small works and capital projects for a client providing FM services on a local authority contract.

Role overview

This is a hands-on role managing a portfolio of smaller construction and capital works projects, with individual project values of up to £25,000. You will join an established projects team and take ownership of delivery from initial requirements and scoping through to completion and handover.

The focus is practical project delivery within an FM construction environment. You will develop clear scopes, coordinate contractors and suppliers, control costs and monitor progress to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Experience delivering physical works and capital improvements within an operational estate is central to this role.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage multiple small works and capital projects across a local authority FM contract.
• Develop project scopes, delivery plans, programmes and budget requirements.
• Coordinate construction contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Support procurement activities and contractor coordination.
• Monitor progress, costs, risks and issues, escalating concerns where required.
• Coordinate works with operational teams to manage access requirements and minimise disruption.
• Ensure delivery meets agreed safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Manage changes to scope, recording their impact on costs and timescales.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates.
• Coordinate completion, handover and project close-out with the wider FM team.

What we’re looking for

• Proven project management experience delivering FM construction, small works or capital projects.
• A practical understanding of construction delivery within operational facilities.
• Experience managing several smaller projects simultaneously, from scoping through to handover.
• Confidence coordinating contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and scope changes.
• A clear understanding of safe working practices and delivery quality.
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to take ownership and work with minimal supervision.
• Availability to start at short notice and work full-time on site in Kent.
• Experience within local authority, public sector or similarly regulated FM environments would be advantageous.