About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
About The Role
The Project Manager will be responsible for proactively and independently managing all aspects of project development/delivery within the Capital Programme in the UK. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing the replacement of key assets such as lifts, escalators, HVAC, and fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, budget constraints and timelines.
Days of working: Monday – Friday. Hybrid working options available.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop multiple project scopes in collaboration with the Facilities Management team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
* Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality and regulatory standards.
* Ensure projects are effectively resourced, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.
* Conduct risk analysis, addressing potential issues such as lead times and landlord constraints.
* Communicate effectively with store associates, contractors, the Facilities Management team, local authorities and all stakeholders who may be impacted by the project.
* Chair weekly project progress meetings, produce accurate minutes and distribute them to key stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain project programmes and schedules.
* Manage project deliverables in accordance with the agreed project plan.
* Record and monitor project issues, escalating promptly where necessary.
* Maintain and update project progress trackers, presenting accurate status reports when requested.
* Manage own travel to and from stores for pre‑start, interim and handover meetings.
* Take ownership of the project handover process, inspect installation quality prior to sign‑on and ensure all O&M documentation is complete and accessible.
* Keep the retail teams up to date on key dates, delays and escalations.
* On completion of projects, manage the successful integration of control systems in collaboration with E‑ON.
* Act as the primary liaison with E‑ON to track and expedite delivery of post‑visit documentation, ensuring reports are received, reviewed and actioned promptly.
* Prepare project tenders, obtain quotations, conduct quote analysis and award contracts in line with procurement policies.
Desirable Attributes
* Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, APM).
* Strong experience in managing facilities‑related projects.
* Background in Facilities Management.
* Hands‑on experience with Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) systems and HVAC project delivery.
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment Type: Full‑time
* Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
* Industry: Facilities Services
Why join OCS?
OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025. We invest in our colleagues’ futures through the OCS Academy, digital courses, the Hapi app for exclusive discounts, and the Wagestream App for early wage access (where applicable). We offer apprenticeships, continuous professional development and a supportive culture driven by the values of Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment.
How to Apply
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.
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