Project Manager

ISS Facility Services; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee the execution of capital projects in Guildford. This position requires strong project management capabilities, with a focus on efficiency and stakeholder relationships. Candidates should have significant experience in managerial roles within building projects and a recognized project management qualification. The role offers a challenging career with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a managerial role within building projects or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing projects valued at £3m or more.
• Strong understanding of compliance and governance in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and delivery models to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee commercial governance, compliance, and risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Resource optimisation

Commercial awareness

Quality and safety standards

Education

Minimum HNC or equivalent in a technical or management field

Recognised project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APMP, PMP)

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee the tactical development and execution of capital projects and minor works. This includes managing project teams, ensuring compliance and governance, and developing supply chain strategies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of service and operational performance. Drive organic growth through successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources and delivery models to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee commercial governance, compliance, and risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of service through best practice implementation.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance.
• Achieve compliance across audits and health & safety standards.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital projects across government and commercial environments. This role offers the opportunity to drive project excellence, manage resources effectively, and contribute to strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent in a technical or management field.
• Recognised project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APMP, PMP).
• Background in construction, engineering, or built environment.
• At least 5 years' experience in a managerial role within building projects or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing projects valued at £3m or more.
• Commercial awareness and resource optimisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• High standards in quality, safety, and operational performance.

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.