Junior Engineering Project Manager

Contract: Banking

Location: Gloucestershire, GL4 3RL

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Our client, one of the leading providers of Facilities Services in the UK, is looking for a proactive and skilled engineer with a strong sense of teamwork, ownership, and technical expertise.

​The ideal candidate will bring experience in small works, project management, and subcontractor management to the role of Junior Engineering Project Manager. 

Job Description

In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing small works and capital projects on-site, ensuring their successful execution while adhering to quality standards, timelines, and aligning with commercial outcomes.

You will work closely with the M&E Engineering Supervisor, Building Manager, Project and Procurement Lead, and appointed Sub-Contractor engineers to ensure that all projects are delivered safely, in compliance with CDM regulations, and consistently exceed client expectations.

Regular progress updates and clear communication with the project team will be crucial to the role.

Additionally, you will support the existing Site Engineers in the delivery of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive works, as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow and develop within an engineering project management role.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-site working across 2 client corporate buildings in Bristol and Gloucester.
• Overseeing designated small works and capital projects.
• Management & supervision of subcontractors, ensuring adherence to all H&S including reviewing & approving RAMS, CDM where required, issuing permits, monitoring works, and managing safe systems of work to ensure safe working.
• Ensuring administration requirements are actioned on time and necessary documents/records are maintained accurately.
  Stakeholder management.
• Delivery of PPM, including statutory requirements, proactive and reactive works issued by M&E Engineering Supervisor or through the Helpdesk, ensuring service levels are met or exceeded.
• Delivery of all types of reactive maintenance, including fabric, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other related tasks.
• Highlighting any facilities-related issues to M&E Engineering Supervisor, Building Manager, and/or Helpdesk and ensuring resolution is delivered.
• Supporting client audits on compliance.
• Providing feedback and suggestions on improvements and innovations to enhance the services provided.
• Completing assigned training as required, including attending Toolbox Talks, and submitting Near Hits/Misses/Incidents via correct channels.
• Ensuring locations of responsibilities (e.g. plant rooms) are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• ​Mechanical and Electrical technical skills with a desired electrical bias.
• Health and Safety: perform safety inspections, address any safety issues or incidents, and evaluate and mitigate risks.
• IOSH Qualified.
• Review Risk Assessments & Method Statements along with issuing of Permits to Work and the management of safe systems of work to ensure safe working.
• Knowledge of CDM.
• Possess strong analytical, organisational, and communication abilities.
• Demonstrate robust technical expertise.
• Exhibit effective project management capabilities.
• Experience of working within FM or building services within commercial properties including an understanding of fire systems, sprinkler systems, BMS, HVAC and other main equipment.
• Full Driving Licence.