Senior Project Manager - Building Services

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead hard services operations within a prestigious defence account. This role focuses on managing a team, ensuring project profitability, and fostering strong client relationships. You will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service while driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate complex project landscapes. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to creating a better workplace for all.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Private Healthcare

Company Sick Pay

Flex Benefits (Discount Scheme)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects and teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of financial management and P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers to ensure timely project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships for optimal service.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Client Relationship Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

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Client:

EMCOR UK

Location:

Cumbria, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Duties/Responsibilities

An exceptional chance awaits a Senior Project Manager to elevate into a leadership role overseeing hard services operations within our esteemed defence account.

Salary : Highly competitive

Working hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Benefits : Car Allowance, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Private Healthcare, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR 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 a team of Project Managers and reporting to the Account Director, we will be looking to you to ensure the cost-effective and timely delivery of all project obligations and service provisions. Focus on building relationships with all managers, clients, operational and FM teams across the UK is a key part of the role, as is the ability to hit the ground running. Good project and people management skills are essential.

What you’ll do:

• Be responsible to the Account Director for the P&L of the Account and to lead and direct project activities to maintain and improve the net profitability of the business.
• Develop strong relationships with client staff and their representatives by applying Key Account Management principles to foster good working relationships at every level and optimise the commercial position of EMCOR UK.
• Prepare with the Project Director an annual business plan and budget for the contract portfolio.
• Carry out regular monthly Project reviews of P&L accountability; including progress of projects; quality; H&SW; Relationships.
• Manage sub-contractors effectively both financially and commercially. Ensure all EMCOR procurement processes and procedures are followed.

Who you’ll be:

• A natural leader with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people.
• Strong commercial acumen
• An obvious empathy with customers and clients, an ability to quickly grasp their needs and an ability to galvanise resources to satisfy clients demands.
• An ability to quickly grasp changing needs and the talent to translate these into operational reality.
• An ability to identify and drive through 'win-win’ solutions when even under considerable or sustained pressure.

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.