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Project Manager

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Job Introduction

 Competitive Salary plus benefits

Sodexo's Government and Agencies Segment have a fantastic opportunity to join the Colchester PFI as a Project Manager.

Colchester PFI is one of the most ambitious PFI projects undertaken, Merville Barracks is the home of the 16 Air Assault Brigade with 3500 military personnel on site. We are the showcase and benchmark for Sodexo global defence, helping to lead on strategy and vision for the future An exciting showcase TFM contract which offers soft and hard services. 

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the Armed Forces community.

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, well being and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

As the Project manager, you will:
  • To undertake duties as directed / requested by the manager to deliver and implement project works. 
  • To undertake planning, procuring and project managing any project works that may arise (inclusive of Lifecycle works), maintaining the delivery of project related records, updating asset registers and maintenance systems accordingly, project/contract administration from inception to completion, including management of budgets and project finance. 
  • Carrying out building/asset surveys, including related historic data. 
  • Management of contractors. 
  • Communication with clients/stakeholders on project related matters. 
  • Managing and co-ordinating new works/projects and lifecycle works to ensure that it is performed in such a manner as so to limit disruption to the Site, negate any possible penalties / liability to Sodexo, & provide seamless service provision. 
  • Ensuring all necessary information is provided, collated, and registered. 
  • To ensure a robust Health & Safety culture is implemented and maintained in all aspects of job role. 
  • Undertake all reasonable requests as instructed by Manager. 
Ideal Candidate
  • Experience in project management ideally in a facilities management environment. 
  • Experience in construction / maintenance environment.  
  • Supply chain management.  
  • IT literate – experience of using MS Office; Word, Excel. 
  • HNC, Degree or equivalent/relevant qualifications or experience in building services/surveying, project management discipline.  
  • Experienced in managing budgets and project finance; earned value management, cost reporting.  
  • Health and safety knowledge NEBOSH / IOSH  
In addition, we offer:
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company
  • Health and wellbeing incentives
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Reward and Recognition schemes
  • Flexible working considered
  • Volunteering days
  • Life Assurance
We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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