Project Manager-Bournemouth

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of integrated facilities management is seeking a Project Manager in Bournemouth. The role involves full accountability for project management, developing new opportunities, and ensuring compliance with project policies. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in project management in M&E, FM, or construction environments. Key qualifications include project management certifications and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers the chance to manage diverse projects and build trusted relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical is desirable.
• Degree level qualification in Project Management is desirable.
• Proven project management experience in M&E, FM, or critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver project works safely and on time.
• Develop and identify project opportunities for the Business Unit.
• Liaise with stakeholders and ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide timely reports to the Head of Projects.

Skills

Project management experience

Team management

Relationship building

Education

Degree level qualification in Project Management

Recognised technical qualification in Construction or similar

Tools

APM certification

Prince 2 certification

CDM regulations knowledge

SMSTS certification

Job description

Project Manager – Bournemouth

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, is recruiting a Project Manager to join the team located in Bournemouth.

Purpose of the Job

Have full accountability and responsibility for the safe management and delivery of project works in line with business processes and procedures, working alongside contract teams and clients to generate pipeline sales and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and develop a short/medium and long term pipeline of project opportunities from the portfolio of customers within the Business Unit.
2. Use the LCR and FMR to build long term CAPEX plans for customers.
3. Leverage opportunities through visibility and presence on customer sites.
4. Liaise with colleagues and managers to determine and identify project opportunities; use case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show‑site tours.
5. Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor.
6. Work with developers, designers and sub‑contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s); develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired business case and required profit margins.
7. Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required; carry out full tender analysis of all sub‑contractor returns.
8. Work within the current CDM process, taking on the role of principle contractor.
9. Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
10. Ensure CBRE QHSE practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.
11. Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures.
12. Manage the day‑to‑day operational aspects of the project(s) "end to end" – activities include but are not limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub‑contractor management and site manager duties.
13. Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
14. Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with project plans.
15. Mutually agree payment schedules and applications for payment to the benefit of the project and the business.
16. Ensure project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
17. Provide timely monthly reports to the Head of Projects/Business Unit Director in an agreed format.
18. Manage commercial terms to eliminate risk.

Accountabilities

• Accountability to the Head of Projects.
• Generate project opportunities by building strong, effective working relationships with customers and site teams.
• Full P & L responsibility.
• Have full accountability and responsibility for the safe management and delivery of project works in line with business processes and procedures, working alongside contract teams and clients to generate pipeline sales and opportunities.

Person Specification

Education

• Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical or similar (desirable).
• Degree level qualification in Project Management (desirable).

Training

• Degree level qualification within project management, construction management or equivalent (desirable).
• Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy.
• APM certified (or equivalent) (desirable).
• Prince 2 certified (desirable).
• CDM regulations.
• SMSTS certified.
• Nebosh.
• CSCS black card holder.
• IOSH (desirable).

Experience

• Proven project management experience in an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment.
• Experience of developing new project opportunities.
• Proven experience of running a P & L.
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team.
• Experience of creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Building Construction and Construction