Project Manager

OCS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital learning

Wagestream pay

Hapi discounts

Job summary

OCS is seeking an autonomous Project Manager to coordinate and safely manage multi-trade construction projects across the UK. You will drive cradle-to-grave delivery from conception to completion, ensuring CDM compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants should have proven project delivery experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with resource planning. The role requires travel between UK locations and a flexible approach to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering cradle-to-grave projects.
• Experience as Project Manager or strong Project Engineer
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and plan resources.
• Deadline driven and committed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cradle-to-grave projects from conception to completion, and manage safely as Principal Contractor with CDM compliance.
• Coordinate programmes and multiple trades, reporting and administering activities.
• Manage projects across multiple locations with flexibility and mobility.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout all project phases.
• Develop client requirements into project proposals and evolve scopes for better value.
• Control project costs to meet budget and maximise return for OCS.
• Strive to meet and exceed KPI targets and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Resource planning

Deadline driven

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

MS Project

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Excel

Word

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday - 08.00 to 16.30

OCS are seeking an autonomous, motivated Project Manager that can demonstrate a willingness to engage, coordinate and, safely manage multiple trades.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding of cradle to grave Project Management - Delivery of Projects from conception through to completion. Managing safely and enacting the role as Principal Contractor, compliance with CDM requirements, compilation of Construction Phased Plans, review and acceptance of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Programme and multiple trade activities to be coordinated, reported upon and administered.
• Manage projects across multiple locations. Flexibility and mobility are key.
• Liaising with the client/stakeholders and their teams, throughout all aspects of the project.
• Developing on the client’s requirements to produce a project specific proposal.
• Challenging the proposed scopes to offer improvement and betterment to OCS.
• Managing project specific costs to meet the client budget and programme. Maximising the return for OCS.
• Achieving and exceeding the measurable KPI’s for this contract.
• Ensure client satisfaction.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Proven experience carrying out project delivery of this nature.
• Demonstrable position as Project Manager or promising Project Engineer looking to advance.
• Self-motivated person / ability to work on own initiative and recognise the need to ask and demonstrate the need for assistance and resource planning
• Deadline driven and committed to the same
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
• PC literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint

Personal Qualities

• Flexible approach to all work activities (travel between various UK locations
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a pressurised environment, articulate in dynamic conversations with ability to steer conversations to suit objectives.
• Excellent customer service skills / Professional manner.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Understanding of all legislative requirements that impact on the business and client activities and all employees

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.