FM Project Manager

Serco: Justice & Immigration

Home Based with regular national travel

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £55,000 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package

We’re recruiting experienced Project Managers to own and manage the organisation and delivery of Serco’s capital project works and key client instructed projects on a national UK basis. You’ll take ownership of delivering multiple mechanical, electrical, and refurbishment projects across the UK, managing them from conception to completion. You’ll coordinate resources, manage budgets, engage stakeholders, and ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality targets—all with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal and external resources, work closely with establishment’s FM’s and Operational teams, Procurement and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assisting in the development project briefs, scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical and commercial feasibility
• Engagement with manufactures and suppliers to develop specifications best suited to meet contractual and client requirements in line with industry and client specific technical standards
• Supporting the preparation of documentation for project tendering and work closely with PMO and procurement to evaluate tender returns, establish best value and supplier appointment.
• Quality assurance of project scope and specifications and ability to apply commercial acumen, estimating and QS knowledge/experience desirable
• Ensure internal and external resource availability and allocation, including professional services
• Develop and manage detailed project plans to track project progress cradle to grave
• Produce monthly CVR reports for each project. Ensure all site project forecasting is completed/updated for budgeting
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedules and costs
• Measure and manage project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate relevant matters to senior management as required
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including the ability to relay key information and influence informed decisions
• Perform risk management to minimise project and business risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project specific files and documentation
• Financial and commercial management of projects, to include setting budgets, valuations, variations and final account activities
• Accompanying contractors and consultants on site visits
• To understand and comply with company policies and procedures
• Carry out project specific site inductions for all stakeholders, in particular supply chain partners
• To comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing multiple technical projects in the built environment
• Experience of custodial environment beneficial

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of project management in the built environment 
• Experience of application of CDM Regulations 2015
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project
• Technical background and experience to degree level (preferably Electrical and/or Mechanical)
• PRINCE 2 certification
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• SMSTS / CSCS skilled card holder

Why Serco

A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment, online shopping, mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
• Serco ShareSave - where employees can own a part of the company and invest in their future.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to make a positive difference
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. 

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
 

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.