Maintenance Project Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Project Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of a portfolio of landlord-owned properties across London. This is a hands-on position combining project management, facilities management and building compliance. You will coordinate contractors, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, monitor project expenditure and ensure properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard. The role would suit an experienced Facilities Manager or Project Manager with a strong commercial property or construction background who is comfortable working across both office and site environments.Key responsibilities\n

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• Coordinating internal teams, external contractors and service providers
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• Carrying out inspections of vacant and occupied commercial properties
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• Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activity
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• Investigating leaks, defects and general building maintenance issues
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• Working with the procurement team to source project materials
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• Communicating with tenants, leaseholders, landlords and maintenance teams
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• Monitoring project budgets and preparing expenditure reports
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• Producing reports on project progress and operational performance
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• Supporting the commercial team with tenders and pre-tender meetings
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• Reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and implementing required actions
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• Conducting regular fire safety and fire door inspections
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• Updating asbestos registers and maintaining compliance documentation
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• Preparing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
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• Reviewing and interpreting as-built plans
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• Monitoring operational KPIs
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• Implementing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules
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You will need a good working understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, including:\n

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• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
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• Plumbing and drainage
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• Electrical wiring, lighting and power distribution
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• Fire alarm and security systems
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• Building Management Systems
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To be considered, you should have:\n

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• At least five years’ experience within facilities management, maintenance project management or construction project management
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• Experience working within a commercial property environment
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• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction materials, tools and equipment
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• Experience coordinating contractors and managing multiple projects
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• A good understanding of health and safety and statutory building compliance
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• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
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• Excellent organisation, time-management and problem-solving abilities
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• The confidence to work independently while supporting wider maintenance and commercial teams
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Essential qualifications\n

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• Manager or Supervisor CSCS Card – Red, Black or Gold
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• IOSH, RoSPA or NEBOSH qualification
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• First Aid at Work qualification
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Desirable qualifications\n

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• Construction or Facilities Management NVQ or diploma
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• Construction Project Management qualification
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Package\n

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• Salary of £48,000–£55,000
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• 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
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• 5% employer pension contribution, increasing by 1% each year up to 10%
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• Employee referral bonus scheme
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• Staff discounts at a range of establishments
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