FM Project Lead

As the Senior Project Lead on this Estate, you will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of complex FM and infrastructure projects from c.£100k to £2m, whilst also leading and developing the FM project team.

You’ll own projects across the full RIBA 1–7 lifecycle, covering feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Expect responsibility for programme, cost, risk and change control, NEC/JCT contracts, contractor and consultant management, CDM compliance and delivery within sensitive, live and regulated environments.

A major focus is commissioning and Soft Landings – making sure completed projects genuinely work operationally. You’ll oversee O&M information, BIM/ISO 19650 data, asset registers, CAFM/CMMS integration, training, defects and final operational sign-off. You’ll also help shape strategic asset plans and develop business cases for future investment.

We’re looking for: a senior construction/FM Project Manager or Project Lead with a strong track record delivering projects in live, regulated environments.  A relevant degree/equivalent experience, recognised PM qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM PMQ, and IOSH/NEBOSH are essential. Commissioning, acceptance management and Soft Landings experience are particularly important.

Why it’s interesting: this is much more than running individual projects. You’ll have significant influence over how projects are delivered, commissioned and handed into FM, whilst line-managing the project team and helping shape the future investment strategy for a highly technical estate.