Maintenance Project Manager

Maintenance Project Manager – Hard FM Provider – London (Surrounding areas) - Up to £65K

One of London’s most established maintenance service providers is currently looking for a Maintenance Project Manager to join their team on a number of flagship contracts in Central London and surrounding areas.

The Maintenance Project Manager will be initially looking after projects up to the value of one million and these will include plant replacements, refurbishments and installations.

The value of the projects will grow over the course of the next year. 

The role will be working closely with and supported by the existing engineering teams and will be expected to manage the projects from start to finish. 

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Ensure that Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are prepared, monitored, and fully compliant with site-specific requirements.
• Carry out periodic audits with subcontractors and their teams to confirm they understand their RAMS and scope of works.
• Promote adherence to site health & safety processes and procedures across all teams.
• Project Management & Delivery
• Manage projects to achieve contracted targets.
• Prepare projection and performance reports.
• Manage and forecast spend to ensure financial control.
• Use Excel-based spreadsheets to monitor and maintain budgets.
• Procure relevant plant, materials, and subcontractor packages in line with programme dates.
• Monitor work progress and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Prepare work-in-progress reports for submission to the Senior Project Manager.
• Issue weekly progress reports highlighting:
• Achievements made
• Delays or outstanding works
• Cost overruns
• Subcontractor or material-related issues
• Collate certification and data documentation for inclusion in O&M manuals.
• Prepare timing plans, installation, and commissioning documents.
• Ensure drawing updates are approved and documented.
• Cross-Business Responsibilities
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors, and in-house project teams.
• Attend project group meetings and technical coordination sessions.
• Assist in preparing and following through on tender submissions and technical documentation.
• Provide a service-focused approach when dealing with clients.
• Analyse labour resource requirements for each project, including placement, management, and associated cost control

• Must be fully electrically or mechanically qualified to a recognised level.
• Must have a technical understanding of building services engineering systems. 
• Excellent project management skills.
• Previous experience of working on projects involving plant replacements.
• Previous experience with the commercial, built environment.
• Experience of managing engineering projects in a similar environment.
• Managing progress reports and people and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong communication, influencing and planning skills.
• Experience of working on engineering refurbishment projects and managing complex technical constructions in a live environment.
• Fully acquainted with the requirements of the CDM Regulations to ensure all projects are always fully compliant with Health & Safety legislation.