Project Manager Facilities Procurement

Dnata Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to consolidate outsourced maintenance into a single FM provider. You will own the full procurement and implementation journey, coordinating with Facilities, Finance, and Legal teams to deliver a high-profile transformation across the estate.

Ideally, you bring a strong background in facilities management, procurement or supply chain, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement and supplier management initiatives within facilities management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Background in building systems and maintenance activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from RFP development to supplier onboarding.
• Develop asset registers across all sites to support the RFP process.
• Drive project delivery with milestones, risks, and stakeholder expectations management.
• Collaborate with the wider Facilities Management team, providing expertise and guidance.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Facilities Management

Job description

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in facilities procurement and supplier management? Do you thrive on leading complex projects that deliver lasting business impact? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major transformation programme.

We are seeking a skilled and commercially minded professional to lead the consolidation of all outsourced maintenance activities into a single Facilities Management (FM) provider. This high-profile project will help drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and deliver long-term value across our estate.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the full procurement and implementation journey, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure a successful outcome.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of comprehensive asset registers across all sites to support the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Managing the full end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, including RFP development, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor onboarding
• Driving project delivery, ensuring milestones, risks, and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed throughout
• Collaborating closely with the wider Facilities Management team, providing support, expertise, and guidance where required

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a blend of project management expertise, commercial acumen, and facilities knowledge, alongside the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.

You’ll have:

• A strong understanding of building systems and maintenance activities
• Proven experience within procurement or supply chain, ideally focused on facilities management services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Facilities, Finance, and Legal teams
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance management, ensuring agreements deliver both value and service excellence

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Facilities Management, or a related discipline

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a strategically important project with significant visibility across the organisation. You’ll have the chance to make a tangible impact, shape future service delivery, and leave a lasting legacy through a major facilities transformation programme.

If you’re passionate about driving change, delivering commercial value, and building strong supplier partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

At dnata, our values define who we are and how we work together. We are safe – making safety and security a mindset in everything we do, where every team member is empowered to speak up and prioritise wellbeing. We play to win – going above and beyond for our customers, setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and empowering bold decision‑making. We respect everyone and work as a team – building trusted relationships, embracing diversity, and creating a culture of belonging where respect and results go hand in hand. We are future‑thinking – welcoming innovative ideas, taking responsibility for our impact, learning from challenges, and investing in our people’s potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re ready to be part of a team shaping the future of ground handling and cargo services, we’d love to hear you.