Facilities Project Manager

Bath, Somerset
Morgan Law
Morgan Law is proud to be supporting Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) source a new Facilities Project Manager, who will oversee the maintenance, development, security, and improvement of BPT’s buildings and grounds. This is a business-critical role, responsible for ensuring all environments are safe, compliant, and welcoming for employees and visitors.

You will lead the delivery of small capital projects (up to £500k) from inception to completion, working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams. Reporting to the CEO and collaborating with Trustees and the Senior Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of all properties and facilities, including reactive and emergency situations.
• Develop an effective programme of planned maintenance for all sites, ensuring that the property portfolio is legally compliant and efficiently managed to agreed standards.
• Plan and deliver facilities projects including building renovations, relocations and maintenance activities.
• Lead on smaller capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and within budget while supporting larger-scale schemes with the capital works group.
• Support the commissioning process with budgets up to £500k from preparation through to handover.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors and internal teams to develop project specifications and ensure compliance.
• Lead Health & Safety standards across all sites, including policies and procedures are kept up to date and communicated, ensuring compliance with regulations and conducting audits.
• Select, manage, and monitor suppliers and contractors to meet performance standards.
• Prepare for the annual safety audit across all BPT sites, reporting any concerns to BPT management.
• Manage ongoing budgets and evaluate quotes and tenders for proposed works.
• Maintain organised and up to date ongoing and project documentation and reporting including contracts, drawings and reports.

Education and Experience:

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience in a facilities management role with a proven track record of operational excellence.
• Experience managing capital projects, ideally within public buildings.
• Track record leading on the negotiation of contracts
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Committed to sustainability, quality and value for money.
• Strong time management and ability to set targets and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office.

Desirable

• Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince2) and experience in capital works.
• Qualification in health and safety or facilities management (e.g., NEBOSH).
• Experience working within the heritage sector or with historic listed buildings.