Premises Project Manager (FTC - 18 months)

ELIQUO HYDROK

Wolverhampton, Coventry, Barnsley

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working options

Medicash Health Plan

Company Pension

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Appraisal and Personal Development

Job summary

ELIQUO HYDROK is seeking a Premises Project Manager to drive the delivery of UK facilities investments, coordinating with production, engineering, health & safety and external contractors to minimise disruption to manufacturing.

You will own project execution plans, manage scope, schedule and budget, lead vendor selection, ensure compliance with building, environmental and safety regulations, and track progress across Cornwall HQ and other locations in the UK.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or facilities management.
Proven experience managing facilities or premises projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong project management skills (planning, budgeting, risk management).
Good understanding of building systems, infrastructure, regulations and utilities (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, etc.).
Knowledge of health & safety legislation (e.g., UK HSE regulations, CDM, etc).
Experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
Experience of construction contract management with appropriate contract models.
Experience of successfully influencing, coordinating and managing the performance of individuals and teams without direct line management responsibility.
Knowledge and experience of appropriate contract management.
Recognised project management qualification(s) / Professional Chartership (APM preferred, PMI acceptable) and a clearly defined personal professional development plan in place.
A full UK driving licence
Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of all assigned Premises Projects across the UK.
Ensure adherence to HSE policies for a safe working environment.
Champion safety and regulatory compliance across environment policies.
Lead vendor sourcing and ongoing vendor relationships for project delivery.
Ensure projects meet agreed quality, scope, schedule and budget.
Maintain live Project Execution Plans and coordinate projects as a programme.
Manage visual management, forecasting, resource prioritisation and scheduling.
Define project scope, schedule and budget from outset.
Set and track performance targets and plans for projects.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Vendor management

Health & safety

Building systems

Regulations knowledge

Education

Engineering/Construction/Facilities management degree

PM qualification (PRINCE2, PMP)

NEBOSH or IOSH health & safety qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Premises Project Manager to join our team to ensure the successful implementation of our investment programme in our UK Premises. The role requires close collaboration with production, engineering, health & safety, and external contractors to deliver projects with minimal disruption to manufacturing processes.

The Premises Project Manager is accountable for the successful implementation of the assigned projects that deliver our premises investments across all of our UK locations.

They will ensure a high standard of requirements management and effectively managing stakeholder expectations.

What you'll be doing:

The Premises Project Manager is accountable for and will ensure the successful delivery of all assigned Premises Projects in the UK. This includes but is not limited to the relocation of an existing manufacturing facility and the expansion and improvement of existing office, storage and manufacturing facilities.
Ensure all company and legislative HSE policies and procedures are followed and embraced to ensure a safe working environment, strong safety culture.
Champion safety, promoting best practice and compliance with health and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with environmental, building, and industry regulations
Lead sourcing and selecting vendors and the ongoing vendor relationships related to project delivery, building strong partnerships that support the successful delivery of the projects and long-term performance of the delivered assets.
Ensure that the projects are delivered to the agreed quality and at pace.
Ensure each project has a live Project Execution Plan in place from the outset and as the individual projects are related ensure they are managed as a co-ordinated programme.
Maintain accurate visual management and processes, daily / weekly forecasting, prioritisation of resources and scheduling and control processes.
Ensure each project has a clearly defined scope, schedule and budget from the outset.
Propose, agree and achieve relevant performance targets, priorities, plans, metrics for the projects.

Who we are looking for:

Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or facilities management
Proven experience managing facilities or premises projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong project management skills (planning, budgeting, risk management)
Good understanding of building systems, infrastructure, regulations and utilities (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
Knowledge of health & safety legislation (e.g., UK HSE regulations, CDM, etc)
Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
Experience of construction contract management with appropriate contract models.
Experience of successfully influencing, coordinating and managing the performance of individuals and teams without direct line management responsibility.
Knowledge and experience of appropriate contract management
Recognised project management qualification(s) / Professional Chartership (APM preferred, PMI acceptable) and a clearly defined personal professional development plan in place.
A full UK driving licence
Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification

Additional Information

The role holder will spend most of their time at our HQ in Cornwall but must be capable of working effectively in all our UK locations (Cornwall, Wolverhampton, Coventry & Barnsley). Occasional home working may be possible but is the expectation that the role holder is on-site in person for most of their time.

This role is offered as an 18-to-22-month Fixed Term Contract with an option to extend on a rolling 6 month basis.

Potential for out-of-hours work during critical installations or shutdowns.

About Us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader. We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe. From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We're passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind - whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

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