Project manager

Lord Search & Selection; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee small construction and lifecycle projects within healthcare environments in Manchester. This role requires strong communication skills, mechanical expertise, and the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders effectively. As the primary contact, you will ensure the smooth execution of projects while adhering to healthcare regulations and delivering high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management and healthcare environments.
• Mechanical background in HVAC or building services engineering.
• Knowledge of HTM compliance and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver small-scale construction and lifecycle projects.
• Act as the main point of contact between the FM company and clients.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP)

Tools

CAFM software

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager Facilities Management
Location: Manchester
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (with flexibility where required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Facilities Management / Healthcare

Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Facilities Management company that delivers critical services across healthcare environments. With a strong reputation for quality and long-term client partnerships, they are now looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of small construction and lifecycle projects within a live healthcare estate in Manchester.

This is a client-facing role that requires strong project delivery skills, a mechanical background, and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across all levels. You will act as the key bridge between the FM provider and their client, ensuring smooth project execution and technical understanding of asset requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver small-scale construction and lifecycle projects across a live healthcare site
• Act as the main point of contact between the FM company, their client, and end-user stakeholders
• Attend and lead client-facing meetings, providing clear updates and managing expectations
• Coordinate project planning, procurement, delivery, and closeout to meet scope, time, and budget targets
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and in-house FM teams to deliver safe and compliant projects
• Ensure all work complies with healthcare regulations, HTM standards, and internal protocols
• Monitor asset performance and use mechanical expertise to advise on upgrades and replacements
• Maintain clear project documentation and risk registers throughout each phase
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to minimise impact on hospital operations
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in project delivery

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience as a Project Manager within both Facilities Management and healthcare environments
• Mechanical background (e.g., HVAC, building services engineering, or similar)
• Confident in client-facing situations, including running and contributing to stakeholder meetings
• Understanding of live healthcare settings and the operational impact of works on clinical spaces
• Familiarity with lifecycle planning, asset management, and infrastructure project delivery
• Knowledge of HTM compliance, CDM regulations, and NHS-specific requirements
• Strong communication, planning, and coordination skills

Desirable

• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP
• Experience working with NHS Trusts or within PFI/PPP frameworks
• Working knowledge of CAFM software and MS Project
• IOSH or NEBOSH safety certification

How to Apply
If you have the required experience and are ready for your next challenge, please submit your CV highlighting your relevant background or call Jack on (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.