Facilities Project Manager

Job Title: Facilities Project Manager Contract Type: Fixed term for up to 12 months Salary: £50016.86 (£55107.54 is achieved after 12 successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Speke, Liverpool or Carlisle If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter.

At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as a Facilities Project Manager The role is required to effectively project manage a detailed facilities project relating to our office and premises estate. Be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of facilities capital projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and governance to achieve agreed outcomes.

About you

We are looking for someone with

• Significant experience of delivering a range of Facilities-related projects within a large, multi-site organisation, typically sub £1m.
• Hands on experience of managing live projects and chairing project update meetings with contractors and colleagues.
• Strong programme and project management skills in planning, reporting and resourcing for high profile change projects. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile
• Manage and report on the delivery of capital projects, including coordinating interdependencies between project workstreams and other projects across the Group, ensuring effective delivery to the required standards and achievement of expected outcomes and benefits.
• Engage effectively and build rapport with internal and external stakeholders, in order to gain an in-depth business understanding of all challenges and to ensure the project meets their requirements appropriately.
• Manage and oversee the mobilisation of key project team members including third-party suppliers and partners, providing leadership and direction to ensure key activities are carried out within timescales and effective lines of communication are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate the development and sign-off of robust business cases for all assigned projects in scope, ensuring ongoing viability of projects and ensuring the anticipated benefits are realised.
• Manage the project plan, including deliverables, schedule, resources and associated budget to ensure effective project delivery in line with programme requirements.
• Manage the project change control process as required, ensuring re-planning activity is carried out and delivery plans are impacted accordingly.
• Manage risks and issues, in line with the Group’s framework, ensuring effective resolution of problems or escalation as appropriate.
• Monitor, review and report progress to key stakeholders on the status of ongoing cross-cutting projects, including quality, schedule, cost and associated risks, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented to address under performance.
• Represent assigned projects at key governance forums, ensuring project delivery is in line with associated forum standards and guidance.
• Ensure that all information security, including data protection requirements, are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements. Other Duties
• To build strong and productive working relationships with key members of the Riverside Group, promoting cross-organisational collaboration.
• Ensure highly effective communication with all stakeholders that secures understanding and support for requirements, impact and future direction/strategy.
• Role model Our Riverside Way, ensuring our ways of working are embedded in all we do and supporting the delivery of our aspired culture.
• Ensure that equality and diversity policies are adhered to in all aspects of service delivery and employment.
• From time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities in consultation with your Line Manager. Additional Information
• The Group has offices across the UK and on this basis and there will be the requirement to travel to locations across the UK.
• The role is a “hybrid” role, but there will be a requirement for you to be “present” in our locations to meet the requirements of the role.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to maintain levels of confidentiality at all times.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Person specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
• Significant experience of delivering a range of Facilities-related projects within a large, multi-site organisation, typically sub £1m.
• Hands on experience of managing live projects and chairing project update meetings with contractors and colleagues.
• Strong programme and project management skills in planning, reporting and resourcing for high profile change projects.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Thorough understanding of risk management methodologies.
• Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation.
• Experience of successfully managing project budgets in line with agreed financial protocols.
• Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
• Results driven with strong analytical skills, including the ability to critically analyse complex information, and experience of providing meaningful management information.
• Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability to drive change. Desirable
• Experience and knowledge of CAD or similar drawing software
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety certification (desirable)
• IWFM or APM member