Role overview
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am to 5pm
Benefits: 25 days leave plus bank holidays,Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
About the role
Role Overview: This role supports the effective delivery of the PMO strategy by overseeing governance, reporting, financial controls, and compliance across programmes and projects. It ensures accurate risk management, change control, budgeting, and KPI tracking while coordinating contractor governance and Health & Safety requirements. The role provides operational support, facilitates project handovers, lessons learned, audits, and documentation. It also manages procurement activities, supports cash‑flow forecasting, and helps prepare bids and client submissions. Ultimately, it drives consistency, quality, and alignment across projects while enabling the PMO and wider team to operate efficiently and deliver successful outcomes. What you'll do:
1. Deliver the PMO strategy and ensure all services and outputs are implemented effectively.
2. Monitor programme performance and support reporting to senior stakeholders.
3. Maintain subcontractor governance in line with client and EMCOR UK standards.
4. Manage financial data, including accruals, KPIs, and budget tracking.
5. Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks for third‑party contractors.
6. Maintain risk management and change control records.
7. Coordinate project closure, capturing lessons learned and best practice.
8. Support team cohesion and provide operational assistance across the business.
9. Embed project controls, governance, and produce SLT status reports.
10. Prepare handover packs, O&M manuals, and change control documentation.
11. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
12. Carry out weekly project audits and manage IMS documentation.
13. Arrange project washdowns and completion meetings.
14. Oversee project finances and assist with team leave planning.
15. Prepare PMF meeting materials and support compliant bid production.
16. Arrange client investment proposal meetings and ensure documentation readiness.
17. Raise and manage purchase orders using client financial systems.
18. Resolve subcontractor invoice queries and review supplier agreements.
19. Work with PMs to maintain accurate cash‑flow forecasts.
Who you'll be:
20. A confident project professional with a proven ability to plan, control, and close projects independently.
21. Experienced in leading full project lifecycles with teams of varying sizes.
22. Skilled in maintaining robust plans, risks, actions, issues, and dependency logs.
23. Knowledgeable in risk and benefits management.
24. Highly proficient in MS Office, Visio, and MS Project.
25. An excellent communicator, able to produce clear reports and deliver strong presentations.
26. Diplomatic, influential, and able to build trusted relationships at all levels.
27. Effective at mediating conflict and negotiating positive outcomes.
28. Financially astute with project‑level budget management experience.
29. Personable, proactive, professional, and committed to exceptional customer service.
30. Comfortable engaging across the organisation and strengthening client relationships.
31. Capable of handling sensitive people matters with discretion and respect.
32. Consistently pursuing excellence in all project activities.
EMCOR UK benefits
33. Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
34. Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
35. GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
36. Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
37. Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
38. Bike To Work Scheme
39. Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
40. Dental scheme
41. Access to health assessments
42. Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.