Senior Project Manager

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company based in Blackburn is looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex lifecycle projects across multiple sites. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, overseeing project planning and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships are essential. This role offers an opportunity to mentor a team of Project Managers and handle a project portfolio worth approx. £10M.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience delivering complex projects within facilities management.
• Strong ability to manage teams and mentor less experienced project managers.
• Understanding of financial control in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, and construction activities.
• Maintain full financial control of project portfolios.

Skills

Project management

Technical background

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Facilities

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex lifecycle and variations projects across a large, multi-site facilities environment. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, ensuring completion on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, supporting their development and performance.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, procurement, construction activities, commissioning, and handover.
• Maintain full financial control of project portfolios totalling approx. £10M revenue.
• Ensure all documentation meets audit and ISO requirements, including risk analysis, H&S compliance and CDM obligations.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, contractors and internal FM teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Produce accurate, timely management information, including financial reports and project forecasts.
• Promote and uphold safety, sustainability and best practice across all project activities.

About You

• 5-10 years' experience delivering complex projects within facilities man...