Hard FM Project Manager

Serco; Dartford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal training & progression

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Hard FM Project Manager to lead technically complex projects at Darrent Valley Hospital. You will drive procurement, construction, commissioning and handover with strong governance and safety at the core.

You'll translate asset information into robust specifications and delivery plans while coordinating with clinical teams, estates colleagues and contractors to ensure compliant, safe healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Hard FM, estates, lifecycle or capital projects in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of CDM2015 and practical application across project phases.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical and water systems data and reports.
• Experience producing scopes, tender packs, approvals and handover documentation.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, contractors and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Hard FM projects within budgets, timescales and governance.
• Develop service user briefs, feasibility reports and project initiation documents.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and ICT specialists.
• Ensure documentation, RAMS and safety files are maintained throughout the lifecycle.
• Prepare project reports, cost updates and risk information for governance meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Serco teams to maintain momentum.

Skills

Project management

CDM2015 knowledge

Budget & programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM/FM qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Darrent Valley Hospital, Kent, DA2 8DA

Salary:

£62,742 to £69,133 per annum, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits

Schedule:

Full time, permanent

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Hard FM Project Manager at Darrent Valley Hospital, you’ll lead the safe, compliant and effective delivery of technically complex Hard FM projects from early identification, survey and scoping through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You’ll play a key role in translating operational requirements and technical asset information into robust project documentation, specifications and delivery plans that support safe, resilient healthcare environments. Working closely with clinical teams, estates colleagues, technical specialists and contractors, you’ll ensure projects are delivered with a clear audit trail, strong governance and full compliance with CDM2015, statutory duties, Serco requirements and relevant healthcare engineering standards.

What you’ll do as a Hard FM Project Manager

You’ll Be Entrusted To

• Manage multiple Hard FM projects and small programmes, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets, timescales, quality standards and governance requirements.
• Develop clear service user briefs, feasibility reports, business cases, project initiation documents and approval papers that support informed decision-making.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical and water systems information, including surveys, asset condition data, technical reports, drawings, compliance records and specialist recommendations.
• Build detailed technical scopes, specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation that accurately define the required outcome, standards, constraints and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure all projects are planned and delivered in accordance with CDM2015 legislation, including appropriate consideration of client duties, designer and contractor responsibilities, pre-construction information, construction phase plans, RAMS and health and safety files.
• Maintain robust project documentation, version control, approvals, decisions, change records and audit trails throughout the project lifecycle.
• Co‑ordinate architects, consultants, engineers, ICT specialists, Authorised Persons, contractors and other professionals to ensure technical, operational and compliance requirements are met.
• Oversee contractor submissions, qualifications, permits, RAMS, commissioning records and handover information, ensuring safe systems of work and appropriate evidence of compliance.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clinical and non-clinical colleagues, customer representatives, contractors, suppliers and internal Serco teams.
• Support commissioning, handover, training and post-contract activities, ensuring completed works are accepted by user departments and internal support teams.
• Prepare project reports, cost updates, risk information and programme updates for project boards, programme reviews and governance meetings.
• Work collaboratively with Serco colleagues across Fire, Energy, ICT, Procurement, Health and Safety, Estates and operational teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Does this sound like you?

• Proven experience delivering Hard FM, estates, lifecycle or capital projects in a technically regulated environment, ideally within healthcare, hospitals, PFI/PPP or critical infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM2015 legislation and the ability to apply it practically across project planning, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Experience producing and controlling project documentation, including scopes, specifications, tender packs, approvals, reports, risk registers, change records, handover packs and audit evidence.
• The ability to review, interpret and challenge technical information relating to mechanical systems, water safety and electrical infrastructure, drawing on specialist support where required.
• Confidence in developing detailed technical specifications and scopes of work that are clear, commercially robust and suitable for procurement and contractor delivery.
• Good understanding of statutory and non‑statutory compliance requirements relevant to Hard FM services, healthcare estates and safe project delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, contractors, risks, stakeholders and contract administration activities.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to engage confidently with technical specialists, operational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Experience using CAFM systems, Microsoft Office tools and project reporting systems to maintain accurate records and support governance.
• A relevant technical, construction, engineering, project management or facilities management qualification, or equivalent experience supported by continued professional development.

Vetting And Checks

A Standard DBS check will be carried out for this position. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings as permitted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be completed so we can ensure you have the necessary support to perform your duties.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future.

A Little Bit About Us

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Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our 'Ban the Box' pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

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