Project Manager - Capital Projects

OCS Group Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project development and delivery within the Capital Programme. The successful candidate will manage projects involving essential asset replacements, ensuring adherence to safety standards and timelines. Responsibilities include developing project scopes, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring effective resource allocation. Applicants should have recognized project management qualifications and experience in facilities management and M&E systems. A hybrid working model is available.

Benefits

Access to exclusive discounts and rewards

Digital courses and resources for career advancement

Opportunity for apprenticeships and further development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage facilities-related projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of compliance with safety standards and budget constraints.
• Experience in developing project scopes in collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage all aspects of project development/delivery.
• Chair weekly project progress meetings and distribute minutes.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders impacted by the project.

Skills

Project Management

Facilities Management

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems

HVAC project delivery

Education

Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM)

Job description

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.

The Project Manager will be responsible for proactively and independently managing all aspects of project development/delivery within the Capital Programme in the UK. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing the replacement of key assets such as lifts, escalators, HVAC, and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, budget constraints, and timelines. Days of working: Monday - Friday Hybrid working options

Key Responsibilities

• Develop multiple project scopes in collaboration with the Facilities Management team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality and regulatory standards.
• Ensure projects are effectively resourced, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk analysis, addressing potential issues such as lead times and landlord constraints.
• Communicate effectively with store associates, contractors, the Facilities Management team, local authorities, and all stakeholders who may be impacted by the project.
• Chair weekly project progress meetings, produce accurate minutes, and distribute to key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project programmes and schedules.
• Manage project deliverables in accordance with the agreed project plan.
• Record and monitor project issues, escalating promptly where necessary.
• Maintain and update project progress trackers, presenting accurate status reports when requested.
• Manage your own travel to and from stores to undertake pre-start, interim, and handover meetings.
• Take ownership of the project handover process, inspect installation quality prior to sign-on, and ensure all Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation is complete and accessible.
• Ensure that the retail teams are kept up to date on any given project, in terms of key dates, delays, escalations.
• On completion of pertinent projects, manage the successful integration of control systems in collaboration with E-ON.
• Act as the primary liaison with E-ON to track and expedite delivery of post-visit documentation, ensuring reports are received, reviewed, and actioned promptly.
• Prepare project tenders, obtain quotations, conduct quote analysis, and award contracts in line with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM).
• Strong experience in managing facilities-related projects.
• Background in Facilities Management.
• Hands‑on experience with Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems and HVAC project delivery.

Why join OCS?

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. OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated. We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of digital courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career.

With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. Our values are Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – they’re TRUE. Guided by these values and principles, we’re on a mission to make people and places the best they can be, this includes our TRUE start Awards. We now have over 600 live apprenticeships in the UK & Ireland – with a target of 1,000. That means more growth, more careers, more opportunity, allowing our employees to empower themselves with further development and qualifications! Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (eligibility for this benefit can be discussed at interview as this benefit is specific to business contracts)