Mechanical Project Manager

Serco Group plc; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a role in Middlesbrough. Responsibilities include overseeing Mechanical Lifecycle Works projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have substantial hard facilities management experience and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits including a pension scheme, training opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Proven operational and Project delivery experience within the facilities management service.
• Ability to manage and interpret complex operational and Capital scheme issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver allocated Trust initiated Mechanical Lifecycle Works projects.
• Participate in the planning, design, and delivery of any SPV Lifecycle Project works.
• Prepare tender documentation and evaluate tender returns for Mechanical Lifecycle Works.

Skills

Project management

Financial control

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant project management certification

Job description

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Mechanical Project Manager

James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Salary - £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 depending on experience, plus Serco benefits.

The Mechanical Project Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of allocated Trust initiated Mechanical Lifecycle Works projects. This will include participating in the planning, design and delivery of any SPV Lifecycle Project works interfacing with the Serco Estates and Facilities team. The Mechanical project manager will support the Lifecycle Manager within the effective running of the entire end to end Lifecycle works process

Main Accountabilities:

• Project management of Serco/SPV initiated Mechanical Lifecycle works, to include co-ordination, programming, and financial control to stringent requirements of both timescales and costs.
• The preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of tender returns for Mechanical Lifecycle Works
• Provide reports detailing the asset condition and any work necessary to maintain the Hospital estate at the appropriate designated maintenance standard.
• Participate in six monthly environmental and estates condition audits to identify asset conditions and future maintenance requirements.
• Minimise disruption to the clinical continuity and mitigate / control project specific risks from unavailability and service performance deductions.
• Assists in the delivery of any Mechanical reactive Life Cycle works of the Annual Life Cycle programme as directed.
• Comply with the procedures as detailed in the companies Quality Assurance Manuals and Health and Safety Policies, including that of the CDM Regulations.
• Liaison with the SPV, Trust and other members of the Estates Management team as required.
• Liaison with and management of any external design consultants and architects associated with lifecycle Schemes.
• Carry out assigned Authorised/Responsible person duties for up to three individual Mechanical related disciplines.
• Participates in the preparation of the Annual Programme identifying plant/services which may comprise services delivery.
• Deputies for the lifecycle Manager works as and when required.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Knowledge of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts; preferably in a hospital setting
• Proven operational and Project delivery experience within the facilities management service, including pre and post tender work with a focus on operational and project delivery.
• Ability to manage, interpret and suggest alternative solutions to operational and Capital scheme issues.
• Substantial Hard FM sector experience
• Well-developed financial and analytical skills and good competency to work with complex data from a variety of sources and produce detailed reports.
• Effective communication and customer relationship skills, including possessing a high level of diplomacy.
  • Will work collaboratively with both internal and external partners.

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means that you'll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we're big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you'll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people: Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunitieswith over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

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