Senior Project Manager

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors - priding ourselves on our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Contract Manager with a background in the delivery of both Hard and Soft FM services to bolster our team.

We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and fostering an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive - if you have ambitions to play a key part in driving our business forwards, then we want you to join us at an exciting time of development and growth to realise your full potential.

As part of the continued expansion of the South West Projects division, we are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Project Manager to take full ownership for the profitable planning, management and delivery of extra works & projects within our Southwest Facilities Management division.

Below is a snapshot of the key deliverables expected from a Senior Project Manager here at BJF Group:

• Driving commercial performance (P&L accountability)
• Building a high-performing projects delivery team with self-delivery capability
• Ensuring world-class standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Strengthening strategic client relationships and positioning BJF Group as the partner of choice

Reporting directly into the Head of Projects for the Southwest, the post holder will play a key role in managing our relationship with the client - continuing to build on our collaborative approach through regular meetings and updates on project pipelines, as well as taking the time to understand the changing requirements of the client to maximise the profitability of the contract through generating additional opportunities for revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will be a commercially astute, highly experienced project manager who combines strong technical expertise with outstanding people and client management skills. They will have a proven track record of successfully delivering multi disciplined projects in demanding environments on time, to specification, and within budget while growing revenues and identifying new and organic opportunities.

If you are an experienced FM professional with ambitions of joining a growing business, we can offer you a collaborative yet challenging environment with the opportunity to see the tangible impact that your decisions will make day-to-day.

To be considered for the role, we would like to see a demonstrable mix of the following:

• Proven track record in Project Management and project delivery with sound technical ability and experience
• Passionate people manager with exceptional communication skills to deal with ever changing priorities and demands in sustaining a quality service to the Client
• Driven, determined & decisive – able to work methodically under pressure in a demanding role and be able to demonstrate sound judgement and foresight, being able to solve problems and show initiative
• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with the Client’s teams at all levels providing proactive feedback and leadership
• Able to solve problems through leveraging experience and expertise from similar work within the industry
• Commercially aware and capable of estimating and submitting compliant tenders and quotations
• Familiar with current legislation and implications of statutory requirements regarding Health and Safety, COSHH, CDM and other current regulations
• Ability to work under demanding conditions in terms of volume of work and level of responsibility in an organised manner whilst provide strong leadership and instilling a sense of professionalism and efficiency to the Projects Team

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.
• Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.

At BJF we look for people who seek:

• A career that will challenge and motivate
• A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
• The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
• A high level of variety in day-to-day work life

TEAMS Values by BJF Group

Trusted Open, honest and transparent

Excellent The best in everything we do

Agile At the forefront of change

Motivated Driven to continuously improve together

Safe Supportive of everyone’s wellbeing

Find out more about being part of the BJF family.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022)

Awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) 250 Awards (2022)

Finalists of the Southeast Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories. (2021)