Senior Project Manager

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cleaning and hygiene services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee lifecycle and minor capital works across multiple sites in Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project development, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage diverse portfolios effectively. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career development while requiring travel across Cornwall and potentially the UK.

Benefits

Health Services

Financial Wellbeing Schemes

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Pension Schemes

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project development and delivery.
• Experience managing multiple projects (£1K to £2M).

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with contracts and health & safety legislation.
• Manage budgets across locations and liaise with operational teams.
• Deliver projects to specified quality, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Surveying or Construction

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PRINCE2

APM

Job description

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Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, with experience in the construction industry (building fabric, building services, and minor works), to join our Local Government and Education (LG&E) Team delivering programmes of lifecycle and minor capital works across multiple sites in Cornwall.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering projects in a cost-effective manner, demonstrating ‘value for money' to clients, across Mitie's portfolio. Responsibilities include procuring specialist designers and contractors, managing compliance with project delivery methodology, governance, and health and safety, and controlling all project changes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with contracts, governance, and health & safety legislation.
• Manage multiple programmes across diverse portfolios.
• Oversee quality assurance and project integrity.
• Manage budgets across locations and liaise with operational teams.
• Facilitate appointment of design teams and contractors.
• Deliver projects to specified quality, schedule, and budget.
• Manage P&L and costs for projects.
• Coordinate third-party contributions.
• Communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage risks and report progress regularly.
• Review working methods and materials for profitability.
• Develop ongoing improvements and positive client relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Proven track record in project development and delivery, preferably with a degree in surveying or construction, and membership of relevant institutes (e.g., RICS, CIOB). Knowledge of PFI contracts, legislation, and project management tools (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) is essential. Must be proficient in MS Office and MS Project, capable of managing multiple projects (£1K to £2M), and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Person Specification

Experience in a consultancy or FM environment, strong leadership, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Full UK driving license and ability to pass DBS screening required.

Additional Information

Mitie offers comprehensive benefits, including health services, financial wellbeing schemes, flexible benefits, discounts, pension schemes, and career development opportunities. The role involves travel across Cornwall and potentially the UK.