Project Manager - North

AWC Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 car allowance

Job summary

AWC Group in Leeds is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects in facilities management and construction. This role requires managing projects from inception to completion while ensuring alignment with client expectations. Candidates should have a background in a relevant discipline and experience in leading teams and managing budgets effectively.

The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 annually, plus a £5,000 car allowance, with occasional travel required for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in delivering projects in facilities management or construction.
• Experience managing financial performance and budget controls.
• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary client-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Build project pipelines and identify additional work opportunities.
• Coordinate with teams and manage procurement activities.

Skills

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

APM or PRINCE2 certification

Qualification in construction-related discipline

Job description

Project Manager – Facilities, Construction & Critical Environments

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Project Manager (FM) to join their client, a globally recognised organisation specialising in facilities management and property services. The business operates across a variety of sectors including commercial workplaces, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and other highly regulated environments.

Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, commercially successful, and aligned with client expectations. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify and develop new project opportunities within existing customer accounts. Projects may include workplace refurbishments, infrastructure upgrades, facility improvements, and other capital works initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build short, medium and long‑term project pipelines across your customer portfolio
• Use LCR and FMR data to support long‑term capex planning
• Build strong relationships with customers and identify opportunities for additional works
• Present project solutions and best‑practice examples to clients and stakeholders
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and contractors to define project scope and requirements
• Manage procurement activities, including tender preparation and contractor evaluation
• Fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities where applicable and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Identify and mitigate operational, commercial, statutory, and health & safety risks
• Oversee project execution, including cost management, estimating, subcontractor coordination, and site activities
• Ensure governance procedures, documentation, and reporting standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor financial performance and support the achievement of project profitability targets
• Produce regular progress updates and maintain accurate project records

Candidate Profile

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualification in a construction, mechanical, or electrical discipline
• Degree‑level education in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, or similar health and safety qualifications
• CSCS Management‑level card

Experience Required

• Demonstrated success delivering projects within facilities management, construction, engineering, or technically complex environments
• Experience identifying and developing project opportunities within client accounts
• Responsibility for financial performance and budget management
• Preparation and management of bids, tenders, and commercial proposals
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams in client‑facing environments

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Commercially focused with excellent organisational skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levelsAble to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on project delivery
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in complex organisations
• Strong analytical and decision‑making capabilities

Travel

The role may require occasional travel between client locations, including overnight stays when necessary for project delivery, meetings, training, or business activities.

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum + £5k Car Allowance

About You

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