Technical Project manager

Manchester Arndale; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an OCS Projects Supervisor to support the planning and execution of projects at the Molson Coors Brewery in Burton upon Trent. Ideal candidates will have a background in project coordination, effective communication skills, and health and safety experience. This role offers a pathway to project management with a focus on compliance, budget management, and relationship building with clients. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Background in project work, including coordination and supervisory tasks.
• Experience in preparing quotations and pricing for project packages.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project leader with planning scopes and schedules.
• Monitor site works to ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the customer.

Skills

Project coordination

Effective communication

Decision-making

Health & safety experience

Education

Engineering or trade apprentice qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm

The OCS Projects Supervisor – Development will support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects primarily based at the Molson Coors Brewery in Burton-on-Trent. This role is designed as a development pathway toward becoming a Projects Manager.

Working closely with the project leader, the supervisor will take responsibility for on-site coordination, supervising activities, assisting with project planning, and ensuring that all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership potential, sound decision‑making skills, and a desire to progress into full project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist the project leader with planning scopes, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and report status updates, risks, or delays promptly.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of RAMS.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Monitor site works to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality expectations.
• Conduct inspections and promote best practice in health and safety.

Communication, Reporting & Relationship Management

• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the customer, building trust through consistent communication, reliability, and quality delivery.
• Function as a key point of contact between the project leader, the Projects Manager, and the customer.

Budget & Resource Management

• Assist with tracking project costs, materials, and labour allocation.
• Support preparation of quotations, pricing, procurement requests, and documentation.
• Monitor material deliveries, stock, and equipment usage across the site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Background in project work, including coordination, planning, and supervisory tasks.
• Experience preparing quotations and pricing for labour, materials, and project packages.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Site health & safety experience, including enforcing site standards.
• Ability to review and assess RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Confident decision‑maker, especially during on‑site challenges.
• Competent with project documentation, reporting, and IT/project tools (desirable).

Additional Advantages (Desirable Qualifications)

• Engineering or trade apprentice‑served qualification (mechanical, electrical, fabrication, construction, etc).
• Experience using CAD software for reviewing or understanding technical drawings.
• SMSTS certification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or other IOSH qualifications.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher in Health & Safety.
• Any higher‑level site management training or equivalent supervisory development programs.

How to Apply:

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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.