Project Director (FM)

Job Introduction

• Full time
• 40 Hours per week
• Competitive per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development

Project Director (FM) 

No Fixed Place Of Work - Full time

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. 

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee a range of Facilities Management (FM) programmes and projects across multiple clients and regions. This role is key to ensuring service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the portfolio. You will also lead and support a team of project managers, driving performance, innovation, and client satisfaction.

As a Project Director you'll: 

• Manage and deliver multiple FM projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to budget.

• Maintain and develop consistent processes, procedures, and governance frameworks to support service delivery.

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, including CDM and Building Regulations.

• Manage both client and internal (Sodexo) budgets for OPEX and CAPEX projects.

• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing clear communication and project updates.

• Analyse project performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency.

• Share best practices and ensure consistent service delivery across all projects and sites.

• Oversee contractor management and ensure all safety and compliance standards are met.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in Facilities Management or an integrated FM project management environment.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets.

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

• Knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Project, or other project management software.

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards, building regulations, and compliance frameworks.

• Able to manage multiple projects and teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way. 

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support 
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater? 

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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications