Project Manager – Manchester

About the Opportunity

Project Manager – Facilities, Construction & Critical Environments

3 Month Contract - £350-£400 Per Day

AWC Staff Services are looking for a Project Manager (FM) to join their client, a globally recognised organisation specialising in facilities management, property services, to support the continued growth of its project delivery division. The business operates across a variety of sectors including commercial workplaces, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and other highly regulated environments.

This position offers the chance to manage diverse and technically challenging projects while working alongside clients, operational teams, and specialist contractors.

Responsibilities

• Building short, medium and long‑term project pipelines across your customer portfolio
• Using LCR and FMR data to support long‑term capex planning
• Build strong relationships with customers and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Present project solutions and best-practice examples to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, and contractors to define project scope and requirements.
• Manage procurement activities, including tender preparation and contractor evaluation.
• Fulfil Principal Contractor responsibilities where applicable and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Identify and mitigate operational, commercial, statutory, and health & safety risks.
• Oversee project execution, including cost management, estimating, subcontractor coordination, and site activities.
• Ensure governance procedures, documentation, and reporting standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor financial performance and support the achievement of project profitability targets.
• Produce regular progress updates and maintain accurate project records.

Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Qualification in a construction, mechanical, or electrical discipline.
• Degree-level education in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, or similar health and safety qualifications.
• CSCS Management-level card.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated success delivering projects within facilities management, construction, engineering, or technically complex environments.
• Experience identifying and developing project opportunities within client accounts.
• Responsibility for financial performance and budget management.
• Preparation and management of bids, tenders, and commercial proposals.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams in client-facing environments.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commercially focused with excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levels.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on project delivery.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in complex organisations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.

Benefits

The role may require occasional travel between client locations, including overnight stays when necessary for project delivery, meetings, training, or business activities.

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