Assistant Project Manager

Job Introduction

Do you have project management experience within facilities management?

We have an exciting, newly created Assistant Project Manager role within our Corporate Services business unit.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be working on a flagship Head Office site for our client, a top global organisation. 

You will be responsible for assisting in managing projects and service development across the South-East Cluster. You will drive service excellence through service delivery and innovation whilst maintaining compliance within health, safety and sustainability activities.

Role Responsibility

• Development of operational processes and documentation that supports the definition and deployment of service offers to drive service standardisation, cost reduction and excellent customer service.
• To develop an effective network of key contacts within the business and within the Facilities Management industry in order to drive innovation in the development of service solutions aligned to business requirements
• To support the business in their delivery and alignment of performance management reporting to ensure that adequate and reliable performance data is available to the operational Service Delivery Management teams
• To analyse service performance, commercial performance and service utilisation data in order to benchmark the effectiveness of services delivered and proactively identify areas of opportunity for future development
• To ensure that effective communication channels are in place between the Facilities Management function, the business and our Supply Partner community to enhance the effectiveness of the overall function
• To provide a conduit for the wider UK best practice network for Facilities Management to deliver service improvements that have a greater benefit for the business and support a more effective service delivery and integration platform for our function
• Ensuring projects are being delivered in a cost effective way for the client and Sodexo
• Ensuring compliance with all Safety, Health & Environment standards and requirements
• Cost control on projects
• Effectively manage and support the key stakeholder relationships
• To assist in regular project meetings with key stakeholders to review progress
• Ensuring compliance including standard operating procedures statutory requirements (health and safety)
• Ensure quality assurance, best practice and compliance standards
• Ensuring that H&S procedures and standards and central H&S directives are being complied to, including ensuring that contractors comply with necessary standards

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience of having operated successfully within an outsourced integrated facilities project management environment.
• Knowledge of CAD and similar project management systems.
• IOSH / NEBOSH qualification.
• Experience in specification writing – NBS, Knowledge of Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred.
• Knowledge of Sodexo systems and processes.
• Proven experience of developing profitable relationships with clients.
• Proven financial acumen essential with commercial experience and business acumen
• Ability to multi task, prioritise and manage time efficiently.
• Able to manage team of employees and multiple projects.

Package Description

Competitive salary of £42,000 to £45,000 depending on experience plus benefits including pension, option to 'buy' additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.