Senior Project Manager

EMCOR UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Senior Project Manager to manage the MWE project across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will lead teams, ensure effective delivery of obligations, and maintain high standards of safety and quality. Candidates should have significant project management experience, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive benefits including 25 days holiday, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Flexible benefits including health plans

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience in FM, M&E, construction, or engineering.
• Thorough understanding of H&S, CDM guidelines, and tender processes.
• Experience in financial management and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MWE project and ensure timely delivery of all obligations.
• Develop strong relationships with customers to foster engagement.
• Lead and inspire delivery teams to meet contractual obligations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Financial management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised qualification in Project Management (e.g., Prince2, APM, PMP)

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 4 or higher in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Projects

PowerBI

Visio

BIM

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01.08.2025

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Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Barrow-In-Furness Salary: Competitive Working hours: 07:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday Contract Type: Full time, permanent Benefits:25 days holiday + BH, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMOCR UK Discount Scheme).

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview:

Managing the MWE project and associated delivery team across multiple locations. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to ensure the cost effective and timely delivery of all contractual obligations and service provisions. Good project and people management skills are essential.

What You'll Do:

Be responsible for the P&L on the MWE works and to lead and direct operational activities in order to maintain and improve VFM for both QinetiQ and EMCOR UK

Develop strong relationships with customers staff and their representatives applying Key Account Management principles in order to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position of EMCOR

Lead and inspire the delivery teams and employees within the MWE works toward the cost-effective delivery of our contractual obligations in such a way to meet all stakeholders expectations

Conduct joint site inspections and audits with stakeholders – ensuring actions are disseminated appropriately and actions closed out in an agreed timeframe.

Engage in tender activities with supply chain and partners – developing cost effective delivery solutions for the client.

Ensure the MWE works have suitable, qualified and experienced teams in place within an appropriate reporting structure, by deploying appropriate HR strategies to recruit, develop, motivate and retain the required management capabilities

Develop cost effective mobilisation, transition and operational plans to ensure that the commercial and operational deliverables are met within agreed timescales

Responsible for the production and implementation of project programmes for the MWE works

To actively engage and lead on lessons learned reviews and other progress meetings as required with the client and other stakeholders

Ensure that all operational activities are conducted in accordance with standard EMCOR policies and procedures; in particular: -

Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment

Financial Reporting

Commercial and legislative

HR and Employee Welfare

EMCOR Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics

Develop an organisational culture, which reflects the EMCOR Brand and core values of the business, such that a positive employee relations climate and working environment of continuous improvement is created in order to drive demonstrable value to the client and make life easier for all

To actively and positively promote the image of EMCOR and the wider EMCOR Group at all times and to maintain good working relationships with clients, suppliers and other external parties

Person Specification

Who you'll be:Essential Experience:

Significant project management experience within the FM, M&E, construction, or engineering sector, including high-value and complex projects.

Thorough understanding and practical evidence of implementing H&S, CDM guidelines, RIBA framework, design liability, tender process, supply chain selection and control.

Demonstrable experience of project financial management and commercial acumen.

Proven experience of transformational leadership and management of a multi-disciplinary team, specifically focusing on driving continuous positive improvement and best business practices.

Fully IT competent, specifically regarding project scheduling, programming and technical software including Microsoft Projects, PowerBI and Visio, and (desirable) Simpro, Matterport, Revit and BIM.

Demonstrable skills in dealing and working closely with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex and interrelated issues.

To be able to communicate at all levels, with excellent written and verbal reasoning skills.

Education/Training:

Recognised qualification in Project Management: Prince2, APM, PMP certification.

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 4 or higher in a relevant FM, Construction or Engineering discipline.

IOSH certification.

Desirable (all must be valid and in-date):

Bachelor’s degree in project or business management or related areas of study.

Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

NEBOSH certification.

CITB SMSTS certification.

CSCS Black Card Holder.

CMI Level 5 in Management & Leadership.

Training in CDM2015 and Building Safety Act regulations.

Behaviours:

Strong moral and personal integrity.

Proficient communicator, motivator, and influencer.

Versatile and adaptive approach to achieving goals.

Strong people-management attributes, including professional development and conflict management.

High level of organisational ability.

Ability to demonstrate accountability and responsibility for their own and their team’s actions.

Commitment to safe practices and methods of working

Benefits

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Extensive Learning & Developmentopportunities, including opportunities for progression.

Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal andFinancialqueries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

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