Project Manager (Building Fabrics & Assets)

Job Introduction

We are on the lookout for a highly experienced Technical Project Manager for our Merton PFI contract in the London area. This fast paced, varied role will see you owning the life-cycle plan across this well-established contract. Knowledge of buildings & maintenance systems is essential. You’ll be managing 4 schools that are all in close proximity.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent enhanced benefits
• Fulfilling, varied, fast paced technical role
• Major transformation project
• Competitive salary – up to £40k +
• Ideal for a solution focused individual 

Role Responsibility

• Update the lifecycle plans on a periodic basis as required by the various contracts
• Undertake annual condition assessments with the Sodexo Projects Team
• Identify and develop the annual works plan for each school
• Scope, procure and manage the delivery of the projects
• Ensure compliance with Construction Design & Management Regulations & F10
• Provide ongoing technical advice / support for open jobs on the Help Desk and other small projects.
• Asset / Fabric Maintenance issues resolution, such as proactive management and best practice for assets that are failing.
• Coordinate with the other members of the operational team, collaborating to provide a service that meets the needs of our customers
• Advise on and lead where appropriate client driven change/construction projects
• Interface with the central projects team to drive value and consistency
• Promulgate Sodexo’s Safety Culture, leading by example
• Control and report on project finances both at project and program (plan) level
• Identify opportunities to extract value from the Lifecyle plans

The Ideal Candidate

• Background in managing technical building lifecycle programs, across multiple sites.
• Experience in managing multiple projects at any one time at various stages as part of the delivery of the programs
• Demonstrate knowledge & experience in CDM compliance and ability to manage multiple contractors working across the 4 sites
• Ability to demonstrate sound technical knowledge in construction, coming from either a building surveying or building services background
• Previous knowledge of the workings of PFI would be an advantage
• Ability to work autonomously but as part of an integrated team
• Sound knowledge of the legislation covering building & construction in the UK
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety - IOSH or CSC would be beneficial
• Demonstrate an understanding of the particular constraints of working within a school – an enhanced DBS certificate is mandatory
• Membership of or on a pathway to a recognised qualification e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM, CIBSE

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role requires applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland. 

Package Description

£37,000- £40,000 per annum plus excellent benefits available

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.