Interim Facilities Project Manager

We are working with a Local Authority in the South East of England to recruit an experienced Interim Facilities Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a varied portfolio of facilities, property and building‑related projects across the Council’s estate.

The role will focus on managing facilities and building projects from initial scoping and feasibility through to procurement, implementation and final handover. Working closely with internal departments, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while supporting the effective management and improvement of the Council’s property portfolio.

• Proven experience leading, developing, managing and monitoring multiple complex projects simultaneously within a large organisation.
• Experience delivering facilities management, property improvement, refurbishment and building maintenance projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements across construction and building works, including contractor compliance and site monitoring.
• Experience managing construction contracts, including JCT forms of contract, alongside public sector procurement procedures and local authority governance.
• Experience of change management, risk management and financial monitoring within a project environment.
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• RICS, CIOB or an equivalent relevant professional qualification would be desirable.

• Lead the delivery of facilities and property projects from initial requirements, feasibility and design through procurement, implementation and final handover.
• Manage a varied portfolio of building‑related projects, including refurbishments, planned maintenance, asset improvements and upgrades to council facilities.
• Coordinate internal teams, external consultants and contractors to ensure projects meet agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Develop project plans, delivery programmes and resource requirements, monitoring progress against key milestones.
• Support the delivery of projects that improve the condition, functionality, compliance and operational efficiency of the Council’s estate.

• Coordinate building surveys, condition assessments, design development and technical specifications to inform project delivery.
• Manage architects, engineers, building surveyors, facilities teams and other specialist consultants where required.
• Ensure proposed works are practical, deliverable and compliant with relevant building regulations, statutory requirements and sustainability objectives.
• Oversee facilities improvement works, building fabric repairs, refurbishment programmes and upgrades to building services and infrastructure.
• Work with operational teams to minimise disruption to services and building users during project implementation.

• Monitor project expenditure, including consultancy fees, surveys, statutory approvals, contractor costs and associated facilities expenditure.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, variations and change control, escalating financial risks where necessary.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost efficiencies and improved whole‑life asset performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators, project benefits and social value commitments, providing regular financial and progress updates.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, risk registers, change requests and progress reports.

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