Facilities Project Manager

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Facilities Project Manager for a 12–month contract. The role will lead multiple UK workplace projects, with primary responsibility for a live refurbishment programme in Bristol, alongside an office closure in Burgess Hill and a smaller workplace uplift in Barrow. Key Responsibilities: Take end–to–end ownership of facilities, refurbishment, fit–out, relocation and site closure projects.Lead the Bristol refurbishment, ensuring delivery remains safe, compliant, on schedule and aligned with agreed specifications.Oversee the Burgess Hill office closure, ensuring exit readiness and key deadlines are achieved.Coordinate the Barrow office uplift, including furniture, aesthetics and supplier activities.Manage contractors, consultants, architects, design partners and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.Control budgets, forecasts, approvals, procurement and contract documentation.Manage project risks, dependencies, change control, site readiness and issue resolution.Ensure compliance with facilities standards, environmental health and safety policies, regulatory requirements and security controls.Prepare structured weekly updates for senior leadership, covering milestones, risks, progress and approvals.Coordinate change management, internal communications, branding, secure areas, test spaces and operational readiness. Job Requirements: Strong project management experience within facilities management, construction, workplace projects or related PTS civils environments.Experience delivering refurbishments, fit–outs, relocations or office closures in parallel.Proven ability to manage projects from planning through to completion, handover and operational readiness.Strong contractor, supplier, procurement, negotiation and contract management skills.Confident stakeholder management skills across security, health and safety, operations, facilities and senior leadership teams.Excellent organisational, communication, reporting and problem–solving abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.Relevant degree, community college qualification, project management qualification or equivalent professional experience.PMP certification is desirable.BPSS clearance is required to start, with eligibility for UK Eyes Only work. Security Clearance, including SC, would be advantageous. Contract Details: 12–month contract.Predominantly onsite in Bristol.Regular travel to Burgess Hill, particularly during the office closure period.Occasional travel to Barrow, expected to be approximately monthly.Travel and subsistence support may be available for agreed travel requirements. If you are an experienced Facilities Project Manager with strong project delivery, facilities management and security–sector experience, apply now to support important workplace transformation projects across the UK.