Project Manager (Facilities Management)

Job Introduction

Are you a project management professional with a technical background in Facilities Management? At Sodexo, we are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our team and manage various projects across the University of Greenwich campuses (Avery Hill, Greenwich & Medway). With a focus on facilities management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of FM services by overseeing the task order process from start to finish. If you have experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and Power BI (desirable), this is the opportunity to make a real impact.
 
 Your role will involve working closely with internal FM teams, external stakeholders, and the university’s management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with compliance regulations. This is a chance to shape the future of facilities management at a prestigious UK university. 
 
The interview process will include two stages: a Teams interview, followed by a face-to-face interview.

What you’ll do:

• Management of the Task Order process.
• Management of client contingency process & reporting.
• Management of quotation collection process.
• Evaluate and clearly understand the details and requirements for each estimate, attend site visits where necessary and provide tender evaluation in line with current processes and strategy prior to estimation.
• Estimate the costs; labour, materials and sub-contractors required to achieve the specification, calculating any adjustments for overheads, profit, life expectancy cycle and contingency,
• Provide estimates on the completion of the project including milestones and completion rates through continual review.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description 

What you bring:

• Requiring a good understanding of FM services within a university environment 
• An excellent eye for detail 
• Customer Focused 
• A quick learner with the ability to self-motivate. 
• Analytical but ability to think beyond or around a process. 
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel; Power BI is a plus
• Good time management and organisational skills are essential. 
• Able to communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders. 
• Able to follow key management processes.

 What we offer: 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance: Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice.
• Health & Wellbeing App: Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts & Financial Benefits: Exclusive deals through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme, alongside insights and savings via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement Planning: Join the Sodexo Retirement Plan to secure your future.
• Death in Service Benefit: Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful community support initiatives.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.