Project Manager in Leeds

Job Description

Project Manager\n\n Location - UK wide travel to client site\nSalary - £40,000\n\nOverview\n We’re looking for an experienced professional to take ownership of facilities-related projects and new contract transitions, ensuring smooth delivery from initial planning through to operational handover.\n This position sits at the centre of operations, working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver planned maintenance programmes, small works, and contract start-ups efficiently and safely.\n \nWhat You’ll Be Doing \n\nProject Delivery\n \nTake full responsibility for delivering a range of FM works, from planned maintenance programmes to smaller project packages \nDefine scope, timelines, budgets, and key risks at the outset \nTrack delivery against agreed plans, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met \nProvide clear updates and reporting to both internal teams and external stakeholders Supply Chain Oversight\n \nEngage and manage specialist subcontractors across multiple disciplines \nEnsure all works are delivered in line with safety standards and contractual expectations \nCarry out performance reviews, inspections, and general quality assurance \nCoordinate site activity during both live projects and mobilisation phases Commercial & Pricing Input\n \nSupport the development of cost plans, estimates, and bid submissions \nReview supplier pricing and assess value against market benchmarks \nWork alongside commercial/sales teams to develop practical and competitive solutions \nAssist with managing changes, variations, and ongoing financial tracking Asset & Data Management\n \nOversee surveys to capture asset condition and compliance data \nEnsure accurate records are produced to support maintenance planning and system uploads \nHelp establish asset registers and inform long-term maintenance strategies \nSense-check and validate collected data for both operational and commercial use Mobilisation & Onboarding\n \nLead the setup of new contracts, ensuring all elements are ready for go-live \nBuild structured mobilisation plans, including timelines and risk mitigation \nCoordinate internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders throughout the process \nEnsure a smooth transition into business-as-usual service delivery What We’re Looking For Essential\n \nBackground in facilities management projects (particularly hard services or minor works) \nExperience managing subcontractors within FM or construction environments \nInvolvement in pricing, estimating, or supporting bids/tenders \nKnowledge of asset surveys and data collection processes \nExperience supporting or leading contract start-ups or service transitions \nStrong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements \nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment \nConfident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Desirable\n \nFamiliarity with CAFM systems and asset databases \nTechnical knowledge across M&E or building fabric \nRelevant certifications (e.g. project management, FM, or health & safety) \nExperience working across multiple sites or client portfolios Personal Attributes\n \nHighly organised with a strong eye for detail \nCommercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused mindset \nComfortable working independently and as part of a wider team \nStrong relationship builder with both clients and supply chain \nAdaptable and able to respond effectively to changing priorities If you want to discuss this in more detail please get in touch with Alice at Pure Talent.\n\n#Eng1