Interim Senior Hard FM Project Manager / Director

Office Angels

Job Title: Interim Hard FM Senior Project Manager / Director – Scottish Borders

Summary: Our client, a leading institution with a strong focus on academic success, seeks an experienced Interim Hard FM Senior Project Manager / Director with a proven background in construction and hard facilities management. This interim role offers a competitive daily rate ranging from 450 to 750 and is outside IR35. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of various construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget to meet the needs of the organisation.

Role Profile: As the Interim Hard FM Senior Project Manager / Director, you will lead multiple estates projects from inception to completion within a further education setting. You will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards. Your leadership will be critical in coordinating all aspects of the project while effectively managing multiple priorities within the educational environment.

Role and Context: This role requires a results-oriented professional who thrives under pressure. You will be responsible for developing and managing project schedules, monitoring costs, and providing regular updates to senior management. Your ability to identify and resolve issues or risks throughout the project life cycle will be essential to achieving project milestones, ensuring that the facilities are optimally designed and maintained to support the educational mission.

Need to Do:

• Lead and manage construction projects within the education sector, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet design specifications, quality standards, and the needs of the institution.
• Develop and manage project schedules, minimising delays.
• Monitor project costs, providing regular budget updates and addressing variances.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Report on project progress to senior management and stakeholders.
• Supervise on-site activities, ensuring adherence to project plans.

Need to Know: Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality control practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including Planning Permissions and the Health & Safety at Work Act, is crucial. An understanding of public procurement rules and guidance is also beneficial. Experience working with council-funded contracts is highly desirable, and candidates must have demonstrable budget management experience within an educational or public sector environment.

Need to Be: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively. You should possess exceptional organisational and problem-solving abilities, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Need to Have:

• Proven experience managing construction or building projects, with a strong grasp of the construction process.
• Strong understanding of risk management associated with projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards.
• Experience working with council-funded contracts is highly desirable.
• Budget management experience is essential, ideally within a further education or public sector setting.

Working Pattern: This is a full-time temporary position requiring a valid driving licence. The role demands a hands-on approach and the flexibility to adapt to project needs.

Perks:

• Competitive daily rate between 450 and 750.
• Outside IR35 status.
• Opportunity to lead significant construction projects in a dynamic educational environment.

If you are an experienced Interim Hard FM Senior Project Manager / Director looking for a challenging opportunity within the further education sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application today to join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence in project delivery.

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