Project Manager

OCS; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a site-based manager to deliver design and build projects in line with specifications and quality standards. You will work with internal and external design consultants and drive continuous improvement across projects.

The role requires an electrical background, a valid CSCS card, and completion of safety courses, with a preference for HNC/PRINCE2 and CDM awareness. You will report on WIP and manage multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in successfully managing multi-discipline projects.
• Electrical background with relevant technical Board of Trade Certificate of Competency – mandatory
• Completion of 5-day Site Managers Safety course – mandatory
• Valid CSCS card – mandatory
• Experience in commercial management and reporting on WIP – mandatory
• HNC Construction/Project Management or PRINCE2 – preferred
• CDM Awareness – preferred
• Full driving license

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered to the correct specifications and required quality/industry standards.
• Delivering design and build projects in liaison with internal and external design consultants
• Conducting continuous improvement activities in line with the client’s requirements, implementing corrective and preventative action where required.
• Re-engineering the project, offering value engineering solutions, and always having a close working relationship with our commercial department.
• Ensuring suitable Commissioning, Inspection and Test Plans are in place for all work carried out.

Skills

Project management

Electrical background

Site Managers Safety course

CSCS card

WIP reporting

PRINCE 2

Education

HNC Construction / Project Management or PRINCE 2 Qualification

Tools

Board of Trade Certificate of Competency

Job description

About The Role:

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that projects are delivered to the correct specifications and required quality/industry standards.
• Delivering design and build projects in liaison with internal and external design consultants
• Conducting continuous improvement activities in line with the client’s requirements, implementing corrective and preventative action where required.
• Re-engineering the project, offering value engineering solutions, and always having a close working relationship with our commercial department.
• Ensuring suitable Commissioning, Inspection and Test Plans are in place for all work carried out.

About The Role:

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.00 - 16.30

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that projects are delivered to the correct specifications and required quality/industry standards.
• Delivering design and build projects in liaison with internal and external design consultants
• Conducting continuous improvement activities in line with the client’s requirements, implementing corrective and preventative action where required.
• Re-engineering the project, offering value engineering solutions, and always having a close working relationship with our commercial department.
• Ensuring suitable Commissioning, Inspection and Test Plans are in place for all work carried out.

What are we looking for?

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Where the project requires, occasionally weekend or evening work expected
• Experience in successfully managing multi-discipline projects - mandatory
• Electrical background with relevant technical Board of Trade Certificate of Competency – mandatory
• Completion of 5-day Site Managers Safety course – mandatory
• Valid CSCS card – mandatory
• Experience in commercial management and reporting on WIP – mandatory
• HNC Construction / Project Management or PRINCE 2 Qualification - preferred
• CDM Awareness - preferred
• Full driving license

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.

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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.