Project Manager

Project Manager (6-month temp) Swindon 

We are recruiting on behalf of a large outsourcing organisation in Swindon for a Mechanically biased temp Project Manager to work on a healthcare facilities Management Contract for 6 months, possibly longer.

• Project Manager
• Mechanically biased
• 6-month temp (possibly longer)
• £425 p/day
• Swindon
• Healthcare/Facilities Management contract

You will be responsible for delivering various projects on site for the Facilities Management contract ensuring works are appropriately planned and organised in a timely and cost-effective manner.  

Duties 

• Manage single large or multiple smaller initiatives and projects the contract
• Assist with the management of the Lifecycle Works and deliverables for the Facilities Management
• Successful project delivery to include full implementation from initiation through to hand-over and full recovery of costs
• Provide input into the project with regards to local knowledge, restrictions and requirements.
• Co-ordinate isolation of services utilising the appropriate Permit to Work (PtW) system.
• Ensure all contractors are inducted to site
• Provide a weekly slot for Inductions and issue access only permit to the contractor for the work (contractors working on electrical items will need to prove competence in accordance with the relevant HTM to the AP prior to working and will not be inducted without such evidence).
• Provide a weekly summary progress update via email to key individuals/stakeholders.
• Chair and minute monthly progress meetings with the contractors to inform senior stakeholders of progress of the works, issues affecting the programme and any risks.
• Collate relevant documentation (test results, certificates, warranties, O&M manuals) required/issued by contractors.
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and hand-over management activities. 
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
• Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
• Manage project scope and changes with a documented approval change management/variation process
• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Candidates must have A Degree / Diploma or Building Services Engineering or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management skills and working knowledge of Mechanical Building Services projects with a Contractor.
• Previous Healthcare experience and knowledge of Clean Rooms, particularly in an NHS environment, with knowledge of HTM requirements.