Technical Project Manager

Serco Limited; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Dumfries is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead Hard FM capital and lifecycle projects. You will ensure high-quality delivery that supports healthcare environments. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in project management, strong communication skills, and experience managing budgets. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000, a company car, and other benefits such as private medical insurance and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Performance-based bonus scheme

Company car

Private medical insurance

Training and development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts across retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Degree in Hard FM project management or equivalent experience.
• Professional project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in healthcare environments.
• Experience managing budgets and project governance.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations as they apply to projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CAFM systems.
• Full driving license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Hard FM projects across varying values.
• Scope, cost and price projects, producing feasibility studies.
• Produce detailed project plans and specifications.
• Lead and coordinate with various specialists to maintain progress.
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and management.
• Oversee commissioning and handover processes.
• Prepare monthly reports on capital spend and project performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure projects remain aligned.
• Manage risks and escalate concerns to the Head of Projects.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Budget management

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with CAFM systems

Driving license

Education

Relevant degree or higher qualification

Professional qualifications (PRINCE2, APM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAFM systems

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Hard FM (Healthcare)

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Up to £60,000, dependant on experience + PMI, Company Car and bonus

Full-time

Ready to make an impact?

As a Technical Project Manager in our Health (DGRI) team, you’ll lead Hard Facilities Management (FM) capital and lifecycle projects from initial scoping through to commissioning and handover. You’ll make a direct impact by ensuring safe, compliant and high‑quality project delivery that supports essential healthcare environments.

You'll be entrusted to:

• Manage multiple Hard FM projects and small programmes across varying values, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets, timescales and standards.
• Scope, cost and price projects, producing feasibility studies, service briefs, initiation documents and tender reports in line with Serco Health governance.
• Produce detailed project plans, specifications, schedules of work and milestone programmes, applying the RIBA Plan of Work and Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
• Lead and co‑ordinate architects, cost consultants, engineers, ICT professionals, commercial partners and other specialists to maintain progress and quality.
• Ensure contractors provide compliant risk assessments, method statements and qualifications; issue Permits to Work and manage safe site access.
• Oversee commissioning, acceptance, post‑contract works and handover processes, securing approvals from users and internal support teams.
• Prepare monthly reports on capital spend, risks, progress and programme performance.
• Support programme and project boards, contributing to feasibility discussions, capital planning and implementation groups.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Fire Safety, Energy, Facilities, ICT, Procurement, Health and Safety and Infection Control to ensure projects remain aligned, safe and compliant.
• Manage risks proactively, escalating concerns around delivery, compliance, safety or budget to the Head of Hard FM Projects when necessary.

Does this sound like you?

You'll be a great fit for this role if you have

• Working towards a relevant degree or higher qualification in a Hard FM project management field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or Association for Project Management (APM), and evidence of continuing professional development or equivalent working experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage clearly and confidently with internal teams, customers and contractors.
• Knowledge of statutory and non‑statutory compliance requirements within healthcare or related environments.
• Experience managing budgets, contractual documentation, tendering processes and project governance.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and how they apply to Hard FM projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems.
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel across the geographical area supported by the contract.

Discover all you need to keep growing

Here you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

Because this is a place for you

Our people are integral to everything we do. That’s why our benefits are designed to put you first:

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Bonus: A performance‑based bonus scheme
• Company car: A company car
• Private medical insurance
• Training and development: A wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Health and wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.