Senior Project Manager

OCS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a solution-driven Senior Project Manager to deliver multidisciplinary projects across HVAC, M&E and building fabric works. Based across the UK with travel to client sites, you will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring delivery within budgets and timescales.

You will lead client relationships, develop proposals, coordinate supply chain, and work with Commercial, Health & Safety and Procurement teams to drive efficiency and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience delivering comparable projects.
• Experience in office refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Self-motivated, independent with resource planning ability.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a team.
• Deadline-driven with focus on personal and team development.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders; understand requirements and perspectives.
• Develop proposals meeting scope, budget and programme.
• Agree measurable KPIs and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams; set targets and maximise efficiency.
• Coordinate supply chain partners and contract mobilisation.
• Ensure personnel have the skills and training required.
• Work with Commercial, Health & Safety and Procurement teams.
• Develop client scopes, technical solutions, proposals and costs with the wider OCS team.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors to optimise solutions.
• Deliver design and build projects and manage building services installations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Organise, chair and record project meetings.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, driving continuous improvement.
• Develop knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract.
• Maintain financial control, maximise opportunities and improve margins.
• Manage contract changes and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Senior project manager experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project planning

Communication skills

Tools

MS Teams

Outlook

Excel

Word

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 17:00 & Fri - 08:00 - 15:30

We are looking for a solution-driven Senior Project Manager to deliver multidisciplinary projects across HVAC, M&E and fit-out/building fabric works. Projects vary in size, scope and complexity, requiring a flexible, proactive approach and the ability to recognise when additional support is needed.

The Frameworks Division has a healthy pipeline of projects through multi-year national client frameworks, including DWP, GPA, CCS, NatWest Critical Environment & CIP, Scottish Water, ScottishPower, SSE, Brookfield Properties, Pagabo and Fusion21.

Working alongside the Regional Operations Manager, you will manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring efficient use of resources and delivery within agreed budgets and timescales.

Client Management

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, understanding their requirements and perspectives.
• Develop project proposals that meet the client’s scope, budget and programme.
• Agree measurable KPIs and ensure client satisfaction.

Resource Management

• Manage, develop and empower project teams, setting clear targets and maximising efficiency.
• Manage supply chain partners and support contract mobilisation.
• Ensure project personnel have the skills and training required for their roles.
• Work closely with Commercial, Health & Safety and Procurement teams.

Engineering & Project Delivery

• Develop client scopes, technical solutions, proposals and costs with the wider OCS team.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors to optimise solutions.
• Deliver design and build projects and manage building services installations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Organise, chair and record project meetings.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, driving continuous improvement.

Commercial

• Develop knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract.
• Maintain financial control, maximise opportunities and improve margins.
• Manage contract changes and ensure timely reporting.

Experience & Skills

• A minimum of five years’ experience delivering comparable projects.
• Experience in office refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, plan resources and recognise when support is needed.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a team.
• A deadline-driven approach and commitment to personal and team development.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.

Personal Qualities

• Flexible approach, including travel between UK locations.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Professional manner and excellent customer service skills.
• Confident, enthusiastic and reliable.
• Understanding of legislative requirements affecting the business, clients and employees.

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

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.