Project Manager

Project Manager

Northern Region | Field-Based
Pareto FM
Full-Time

Pareto FM are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Project Manager to join the Northern Team, reporting directly to the Head of Projects.

This role will lead and support the delivery of a wide range of projects across operational sites, with a particular focus on facilities, construction, fit outs, engineering, and infrastructure improvements.

Operating within a fast-paced 24/7 environment consisting of office and manufacturing spaces, this role requires strong project planning, stakeholder management, and communication skills to successfully deliver projects around live operational activity.

This is primarily a Monday to Friday role, although occasional evening or weekend working may be required to support project delivery, contractor activities, or operational requirements.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operational teams to ensure projects are planned effectively with minimal disruption to business operations.

This role is ideal for someone with experience delivering projects within Facilities Management, Construction, Building Services, or Fit Out environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing project objectives, scopes, and delivery strategies alongside Project Sponsors and the Head of Projects

• Managing projects from concept through to completion across operational sites

• Coordinating consultants, contractors, and professional advisors throughout project delivery

• Managing budgets, forecasts, project costs, and expenditure tracking

• Preparing project reports, business cases, and capital expenditure approvals

• Developing project programmes and timelines around operational constraints

• Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Ensuring projects comply with health & safety legislation and CDM regulations

• Managing statutory approvals, permits, and compliance documentation

• Leading fit outs, infrastructure upgrades, office moves, and engineering projects

• Supporting continuous improvement and lessons learned across the wider projects function

• Providing leadership and support to the wider projects team when required

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Extensive project management experience with Prince2 qualification (or equivalent)

• Proven experience within Facilities Management, Construction, or Building Services sectors

• Experience delivering fit outs, relocations, infrastructure, or engineering projects

• Strong understanding of budgeting, governance, and cost control

• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety compliance

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience using AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or SketchUp

• Understanding of BIM / ISO19650

• Experience working to ISO standards including ISO45001 / ISO14001 / ISO27001

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

• Professional membership such as MRICS or APM

About You

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Able to work effectively within fast-paced operational environments

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

• Flexible and adaptable to changing business priorities

• Confident communicator able to engage stakeholders at all levels

• Collaborative, proactive, and professional in approach

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered safely, on time, and within budget

• Minimal disruption to operational activities

• Strong stakeholder engagement and satisfaction

• High standards of compliance and governance

• Continuous improvement embedded into future project delivery

Why Join Pareto FM?

• Opportunity to lead varied and high-impact projects across operational environments

• Supportive leadership structure within a growing FM business

• Exposure to complex projects across facilities, engineering, and infrastructure

• Opportunity to influence standards, processes, and project delivery across the wider business

• A role with genuine autonomy, ownership, and long-term development opportunities