Engineering Projects Manager - Small Works - DSM Firmenich / Delft

Role Purpose

The IFM Minor/Additional Works Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, control and delivery of a high-volume portfolio of low-value capital and operational works across a multi-site office and laboratory estate.

The role focuses on managing multiple concurrent small works that do not typically require a dedicated Project Management team. It ensures works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently within live, operational environments including technically sensitive laboratory spaces while meeting client governance, budget and program expectations.

Key Accountabilities - Minor Additional Works Delivery & Portfolio Management

Manage a rolling pipeline of small works across office and laboratory facilities

Prioritize works in line with business criticality, operational risk, compliance requirements and available funding

Coordinate multiple simultaneous works across sites, suppliers and stakeholders

Maintain control of program dates and ensure timely completion of works

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as day-to-day point of contact for client representatives, FM teams and lab users
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Manage expectations on scope, cost and program
• Handle issues and complaints professionally

Commercial & Cost Control

• Manage multiple small budgets concurrently
• Validate contractor quotations against schedules of rates and benchmarks
• Track commitments and forecast final cost
• Support cost efficiency through packaging of works

Supplier & Contractor Management

• Monitor contractor quality, H&S and compliance
• Ensure adherence to office and laboratory protocols
• Input into supplier performance reviews

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote high standards of Health & Safety
• Review RAMS proportionate to risk
• Coordinate permits, shutdowns and isolations
• Ensure compliance with dsm-firmenich SHE governance and requirements.
• Ensure statutory compliance including HVAC, fire and lab safety system

Reporting & Close-Out

• Provide regular status updates on cost, programme and risk
• Maintain trackers and audit trails
• Ensure effective handover into FM operations

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience coordinating small works in IFM or facilities environments
• Strong organisation, communication and commercial awareness

Desirable:

• Experience in office or laboratory environments
• Familiarity with schedules of rates and term contracts

What you will get:

• Competitive Salary (depending on knowledge and experience).
• Telephone
• Fixed pension scheme and optional collective health and home insurance.
• 8.33% Holiday pay.
• 25 fixed days of leave, 12 ADV days, up to 10 days of leave can be purchased and
• Extensive development opportunities through the GWS Academy or external trainers

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