Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Glasgow is seeking a project manager with a mechanical background to lead multi-discipline projects. The role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a technical certificate, experience in commercial management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-discipline projects.
• Completion of a 5-day Site Managers Safety course.
• Valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered to specifications and quality standards.
• Lead and motivate the team according to personnel policies.
• Plan and communicate effectively with operations and commercial teams.
• Manage project costs and produce accurate forecasts.
• Manage materials and resources for efficient project delivery.
• Create a positive safety culture and enforce health and safety processes.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Commercial management

Health and safety compliance

Communication

Education

Mechanical background with relevant technical certificate

HNC Construction / Project Management or PRINCE 2 Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Working Days: Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm & Friday 8am – 2.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical – Ensuring that projects are delivered to the correct specifications and required quality / industry standards.
• People Management – Leading and motivating the team in accordance with AMK personnel policies and procedures.
• Project Management / Planning & Organisation – Ensure effective communication with the operations & commercial team; planning work in an effective and efficient way, monitoring and reviewing project progress & delivery.
• Commercial – Managing project specific costs to meet the budget and programme. Producing accurate commercial forecasts with commercial team for monthly review.
• Resource Management – Effectively managing materials, labour resource, staff, supply chain partners to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Health & Safety – Create and maintain a positive safety culture, leading by example, ensuring that all health, safety and environmental processes and procedures are followed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Mandatory:

• Experience of successfully managing multi-discipline projects
• Mechanical background with relevant technical Board of Trade Certificate of Competency
• PC literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Completion of 5-day Site Managers Safety course
• Valid CSCS card
• Experience of commercial management and reporting on WIP

Preferred:

• HNC Construction / Project Management or PRINCE 2 Qualification
• CDM Awareness
• Full driving licence

How to Apply:

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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.