Project Manager

Project Manager

Contract: Government
Location: Bolton, BL6 6SU – hybrid role with regional travel
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Project Manager to deliver end-to-end project management services across a diverse portfolio of construction and facilities projects under a government contract.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for the delivery of capital projects and minor works across a broad and varied estate, including laboratories, operational buildings, and agricultural and farming infrastructure. The Project Manager will oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery aligns with commercial, operational, and client objectives.

Covering the North Region from Birmingham through to Scotland, the position involves regular regional travel depending on workload. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple sites and stakeholders simultaneously, with a strong focus on compliance, commercial governance, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project management across capital projects and minor works programmes
• Lead the tactical development and delivery of projects in line with commercial, operational, and client objectives
• Identify and organically grow project opportunities within the account
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, key accounts, global operations, and external stakeholders
• Hold P&L accountability in line with country and contract requirements
• Develop effective delivery models and manage resources across multiple projects
• Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, and risk management across all works
• Manage supply chain performance and implement best-practice processes to maintain high service standards

Person Specification

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within Construction or Facilities Management (government experience highly desirable)
• Expertise within a Construction, Engineering, or Built Environment discipline (essential)
• Educated to at least HNC level (or equivalent) in a technical or management-related discipline
• Demonstrable experience managing projects or programmes valued at £1–2 million or above
• Strong track record in Health & Safety management and regulatory compliance
• Experience in cost estimation and producing high-quality tender submissions
• Evidence of successfully leading, supporting, and coaching teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
• NEBOSH, IOSH, and SMSTS qualifications (or actively working towards), full UK driving licence, and ability to obtain BPSS clearance