About this role

Project Manager

Contract

Financial Services

Location

London, EC2M 2QS

Hours of work

Contract Type

Permanent

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Fabric projects across the account.

The role involves managing projects from inception through to completion and handover within critical, live operational environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme and within agreed commercial parameters.

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and accountable project professional to report to the Head of Projects, ensuring effective project governance, stakeholder management and CDM compliance.

This position requires strong commercial awareness, leadership capability and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project risks, programmes, issues and change control.

Own project commercial performance, including costs, procurement, variations and forecasting.

Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and all Health & Safety requirements.

Manage contractor and supply chain performance from tender to project completion.

Coordinate M&E and Fabric works within live operational environments.

Lead client, consultant and contractor meetings, providing regular project updates.

Maintain project governance, approvals, permits and change control processes.

Oversee testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring accurate project documentation.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Proven experience delivering M&E and Fabric projects in live critical environments.

Strong commercial awareness, including P&L ownership, forecasting and cost control.

Good knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Principal Contractor duties.

Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proactive approach with effective programme and risk management capabilities.

Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and add value.

Proven cradle-to-grave project management experience.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects successfully.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com