Posted 31 July, 2026
FM Project Manager
Retaind Limited
Coventry, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
FM Project Manager Salary: £40,000£45,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus car allowanceLocation: Coventry based, with regular travel to sites across the Midlands and UKContract: Permanent, full-timeThe Opportunity An established and growing facilities management business is seeking an experienced and highly organised FM Project Manager to take ownership of a varied portfolio of commercial property maintenance, refurbishment and improvement projects.This is a pivotal position within the business, requiring someone who can manage projects from initial instruction through to completion, maintain oversight of several live sites and make confident operational decisions when priorities change.Working within a fast-paced SME environment, you will coordinate labour, manage project schedules, direct internal teams and ensure that works are delivered safely, efficiently and within the required timescales.The successful candidate will be proactive, commercially aware and comfortable taking responsibility. You will need the judgement and tenacity to make decisions, redirect resources and challenge colleagues at all levels when necessary to keep projects moving.The Role As FM Project Manager, you will assume responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple facilities management and building-services projects.You will regularly review project schedules, identify changes or urgent requirements and take immediate action to prevent delays. This may involve moving labour between sites, reprioritising workloads, sourcing additional resources or escalating issues where appropriate.You will work closely with the Administration and Coordination team to ensure projects are correctly established on internal systems, documentation is complete, labour and materials are organised and relevant information is communicated clearly.Regular site visits will allow you to assess progress, resolve operational issues, monitor quality and ensure projects remain on track for timely completion.Key Responsibilities Taking ownership of projects from initial instruction through to completion, snagging and final handoverSetting up projects on internal systems and ensuring all documentation, procedures and reporting requirements are followedProducing, maintaining and regularly reviewing project schedules, programmes and delivery plansIdentifying changes, risks, delays and urgent requirements, taking decisive action before they affect completionCoordinating directly employed operatives, subcontractors, materials, equipment and other project resourcesReallocating labour between sites and reprioritising workloads to protect deadlines and service deliveryDirecting operational employees and, where necessary, senior colleagues to ensure agreed actions are completedVisiting sites to monitor progress, workmanship, safety and compliance and to resolve delivery issuesWorking closely with the Administration and Coordination team to maintain accurate information and efficient schedulingMaintaining clear and timely communication with clients, colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors, including managing a high volume of email correspondenceMonitoring project costs, variations, labour usage, budgets and overall commercial performanceEnsuring works comply with RAMS, health and safety requirements, company procedures and relevant legislationSupporting improvements to internal project-management systems, processes and working practicesAbout You You will be an experienced Project Manager with a background in facilities management, commercial property maintenance, refurbishment, construction or a closely related environment.You must be comfortable managing several projects simultaneously within a reactive operation where schedules, priorities and client requirements can change at short notice.This is more than an administrative or project-tracking role. You will need the authority, resilience and practical judgement to take control of situations, make executive decisions and hold others accountable for delivering agreed actions.You will ideally demonstrate:Previous project-management experience within FM, commercial maintenance, refurbishment or constructionExperience managing projects from initial scope and planning through to delivery and completionStrong scheduling, resource-management, time-management and organisational skillsThe ability to prioritise effectively within a fast-moving, reactive environmentA highly detail-oriented, process-driven and commercially aware approachConfident decision-making, sound judgement and the tenacity to follow actions throughThe ability to direct employees and influence colleagues at all levels of a businessStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers and multiple live sitesA practical understanding of health and safety, RAMS and site complianceGood IT skills, the ability to learn internal systems and a full UK driving licenceWhat the Business Offers A salary of £40,000£45,000 per annum, depending on experienceCar allowanceA permanent, full-time position with genuine ownership of projects and operational decisionsA varied portfolio of commercial FM, maintenance and property-improvement projectsThe opportunity to work as a key decision-maker alongside the business ownersThe scope to improve systems, influence processes and contribute to the continued growth of an ambitious SMEApply This position would suit a confident and delivery-focused FM Projects Manager who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and driving projects forward.Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant project-management experience.TPBN1_UKTJ
