Job Overview

This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of construction projects, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and closure. The successful candidate will lead on-site operations, coordinating with the Mitie team, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all aspects of the project are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

The position requires strong leadership and resource management skills, with a focus on building and maintaining a motivated and high-performing team. A commercial mindset is essential, with the ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while representing the company professionally and proactively in all interactions.

Health and safety is a critical aspect of the role. The candidate must ensure the safety of all site personnel and visitors by enforcing preventative measures, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Sponsor to define the scope and objectives of each project.
• Manage deliverables in line with the project plan, oversee change control, and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Ensure effective resourcing and stakeholder management, including oversight of third-party suppliers.
• Approve supplier risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage the Engineering Work Permit (EWP) process and support technical supervisors in closing out permits.
• Provide regular updates to clients, architects, engineers, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project progress and performance.
• Lead weekly governance presentations and attend all relevant meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly focused and driven individual with a proven track record of managing multiple construction projects through their full lifecycle. They should be proactive, well-organized, and capable of planning ahead while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Previous experience in APM (Association for Project Management) methodologies.
• A strong engineering background, ideally within technical or regulated environments.
• In-depth understanding and practical application of CDM regulations.
• RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) membership or equivalent professional affiliation.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems such as MERP, SAP, or Maximo.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality service.
• Capable of conducting site surveys and working independently or collaboratively.

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!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Romeo Marufu at romeo.marufu@mitie.com.

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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