ISS Facilities are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our national Projects team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead large‑scale, multi‑disciplinary projects that support vital public sector operations across the UK.
If you’re a confident, organised Project Manager with a background in construction or M&E, and enjoy managing complex programmes while building strong stakeholder relationships — we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of end‑to‑end project delivery across a diverse portfolio of government sites, typically managing around 15 live projects at various stages — from early scoping through to delivery and close‑out.
You will:
- Lead the delivery of estate projects following RIBA stages and NEC4 contract methodology
- Plan and manage multi‑disciplinary works across HVAC, boilers, fabric and lifecycle replacements
- Oversee supply chain partners and approved contractors
- Provide regular client updates, reporting, and project documentation
- Manage budgets, forecasts, risks, and programme timelines
- Build strong relationships with multiple public sector stakeholders
- Support and develop an Assistant PM and an Administrator
This is a hybrid role with national travel.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ project management experience in construction or M&E
- Strong understanding of RIBA stages and NEC4
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to control budgets
- Full UK driving licence
- Valid CSCS card, or IOSH / CDM / SSSTS equivalent (required for site access)
- Formal project management qualifications (APM / Prince2 / equivalent)
- Experience delivering multi‑site or public sector projects
Why Join ISS?
We offer long‑term stability and strong professional development, including:
- A permanent role on a secure long‑term Government contract
- Company car or car allowance, plus healthcare
- National remit with autonomy and flexibility
- Support from subject‑matter experts across M&E, Fire, Security and more
- Hybrid working
- A significant project portfolio with meaningful public impact
Security Requirements
This role requires BPSS vetting as part of Government security clearance.
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,
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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.
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