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Maintenance Project Manager
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Are you an experienced Project Manager within a property maintenance and looking to join an impressive business?
We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Project Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of a portfolio of landlord-owned properties across London.
This is a hands-on position combining project management, facilities management and building compliance. You will coordinate contractors, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, monitor project expenditure and ensure properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.
The role would suit an experienced Facilities Manager or Project Manager with a strong commercial property or construction background who is comfortable working across both office and site environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating internal teams, external contractors and service providers
- Carrying out inspections of vacant and occupied commercial properties
- Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activity
- Investigating leaks, defects and general building maintenance issues
- Working with the procurement team to source project materials
- Communicating with tenants, leaseholders, landlords and maintenance teams
- Monitoring project budgets and preparing expenditure reports
- Producing reports on project progress and operational performance
- Supporting the commercial team with tenders and pre-tender meetings
- Reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and implementing required actions
- Conducting regular fire safety and fire door inspections
- Updating asbestos registers and maintaining compliance documentation
- Preparing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
- Reviewing and interpreting as-built plans
- Monitoring operational KPIs
- Implementing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules
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You will need a good working understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, including:
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Plumbing and drainage
- Electrical wiring, lighting and power distribution
- Fire alarm and security systems
- Building Management Systems
To be considered, you should have:
- At least five years’ experience within facilities management, maintenance project management or construction project management
- Experience working within a commercial property environment
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction materials, tools and equipment
- Experience coordinating contractors and managing multiple projects
- A good understanding of health and safety and statutory building compliance
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Excellent organisation, time-management and problem-solving abilities
- The confidence to work independently while supporting wider maintenance and commercial teams
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Essential Qualifications
- Manager or Supervisor CSCS Card – Red, Black or Gold
- IOSH, RoSPA or NEBOSH qualification
- First Aid at Work qualification
Desirable Qualifications
- Construction or Facilities Management NVQ or diploma
- Construction Project Management qualification
Package
- Salary of £48,000–£55,000
- 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution, increasing by 1% each year up to 10%
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Staff discounts at a range of establishments
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