Impactful FM Infrastructure Project Lead

Sodexo Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Site Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure, lifecycle and capital projects at HMP Northumberland.

You will report to the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects and ensure delivery is safe, on time and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards and strong stakeholder relationships. This role sits within our Facilities Management team in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure or construction projects within a Facilities Management environment.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, project governance and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of current UK Building Regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.
• A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APMP or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification, with risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience delivering projects to budget and programme.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and manage project risks; advanced IT skills (MS Office).
• Ability to learn and use CAFM systems (Maximo), Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of infrastructure projects across HMP Northumberland through specialist subcontractors.
• Support the delivery of lifecycle replacement, capital expenditure and client-led business improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in line with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, programme delivery and Health & Safety legislation.
• Carry out quality inspections of completed project works and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate records of new infrastructure assets and update preventative maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and report project progress, risks and performance using MS Office applications.
• Manage contractor relationships, including onboarding new suppliers through Sodexo's vendor approval process.
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations, building regulations, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure safe systems of work across all projects.
• Build effective working relationships with prison stakeholders, subcontractors and the wider Facilities Management team.
• Deputise for the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects when required.

Skills

Project management

Facilities management

CDM Regulations

Building Regulations

Subcontractor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

PRINCE2 / APMP

IOSH/NEBOSH

Budget management

MS Office

Maximo CAFM

BMS knowledge

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 / APMP / equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH

Tools

Maximo CAFM

BMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sodexo Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Site Infrastructure Project Manager to lead a portfolio of infrastructure, lifecycle and capital projects at HMP Northumberland.

You will report to the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects and ensure delivery is safe, on time and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards and strong stakeholder relationships. This role sits within our Facilities Management team in the UK.