Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Better places, thriving communities.

Mitie is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value the unique contributions of our people and work hard to ensure every voice is heard.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of multiple projects across our client portfolio, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes from RIBA stages 0–7.

You will oversee full project life cycles, manage Health & Safety responsibilities, maintain governance and gateway approvals, and work closely with designers, contractors, and stakeholders. A key focus will be effective change control, risk management, and robust financial oversight.

• Deliver projects ensuring value for money and compliance with Mitie and client methodologies.
• Identify project success factors and translate these into clear milestones.
• Establish project roles, responsibilities, and documentation systems.
• Lead progress reporting, programme development, and monthly project review meetings.
• Manage change control and communicate contract requirements across the team.

• Take ownership of Health & Safety throughout all project stages.
• Ensure CDM compliance and maintain the project risk register.
• Promote a culture of quality, “right first time”, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor budgets, cost control, and cash flow, ensuring accurate CVR reporting.
• Support procurement, subcontractor negotiation, and contract compliance.
• Work with supply chain and commercial teams to drive performance.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project teams.
• Communicate key project information clearly and effectively.
• Encourage innovation and evaluate completed works to identify improvements.

• Proven project management experience across pre‑construction and construction phases.
• Strong construction knowledge, planning capability, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel.

• Degree in construction/surveying.
• Professional membership: RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, MIET, or APM.
• MEP experience.
• Health & Safety qualification: NEBOSH, NVQ Level 6, IOSH.

• Follow Mitie policies at all times.
• Report risks, deficiencies, and training needs promptly.
• Use PPE and equipment correctly.

• DBS check required due to the working environment.

This job description outlines key responsibilities but may evolve to meet business needs. Objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout employment.

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.

Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.

And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

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