Workplace Project Manager

Service Care; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Workplace Project Manager to join their Workplace Solutions team on a temporary contract in Eastleigh. The role focuses on workplace transformation, M&E, facilities and estate projects across a large organisation.

You will lead the planning and delivery of these projects, ensure safety and efficiency, and manage budgets, risks and governance through the project lifecycle, engaging senior

Qualifications

• Experience leading workplace, facilities, or corporate real estate projects.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, risks, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace, facilities, and corporate real estate projects from concept to delivery.
• Lead large-scale M&E projects with minimal disruption to operations.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, and governance docs.
• Monitor budgets, risks, issues, and benefits realisation; report to stakeholders.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

PRINCE2

Agile

Budgeting

Risk management

Project planning

Communication

Job description

Workplace Project Manager Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 Per Week Rate: PAYE £21.00 per hour | Umbrella £30.00 per hour Location: Eastleigh I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Workplace Project Manager to join their Workplace Solutions team on a temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional with experience in workplace, facilities management, corporate real estate, or property projects to take ownership of a varied portfolio of workplace transformation, M&E, facilities, and estate-related projects across a large and complex organisation. As Workplace Project Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of workplace, facilities, and real estate projects, ensuring colleagues have safe, efficient, and modern working environments that support business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, managing projects from inception through to completion, while ensuring compliance, budget control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle. This role will play a key part in supporting the organisation's workplace and property strategy, helping drive improvements in workplace experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

Manage workplace, facilities, and corporate real estate projects from concept through to delivery. Lead large-scale M&E projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers, and governance documentation. Monitor and report on project performance, budgets, risks, issues, and benefits realisation. Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Support property acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, and workplace planning initiatives. Manage tenant relationships and oversee service charge and property-related financial processes. Contribute to strategic workplace planning and office space optimisation. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and organisational governance requirements. Build strong relationships across the business and provide professional project leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Project Manager , Workplace Manager , Facilities Project Manager , Property Project Manager , or similar role.
• Experience managing workplace, facilities, corporate real estate, refurbishment, relocation, or M&E projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, risks, and project governance.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 , Agile, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise multiple projects.
• Experience within housing, public sector, local authority, FM, property, or corporate environments would be advantageous.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 or other Project Management qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• First Aid and Fire Warden training.
• Knowledge of commercial leases and corporate real estate management.