Maintenance Project Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Project Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of a portfolio of landlord-owned properties across London. This is a hands-on position combining project management, facilities management and building compliance. You will coordinate contractors, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, monitor project expenditure and ensure properties remain safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard. The role would suit an experienced Facilities Manager or Project Manager with a strong commercial property or construction background who is comfortable working across both office and site environments. Key responsibilities • Coordinating internal teams, external contractors and service providers • Carrying out inspections of vacant and occupied commercial properties • Overseeing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activity • Investigating leaks, defects and general building maintenance issues • Working with the procurement team to source project materials • Communicating with tenants, leaseholders, landlords and maintenance teams • Monitoring project budgets and preparing expenditure reports • Producing reports on project progress and operational performance • Supporting the commercial team with tenders and pre-tender meetings • Reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and implementing required actions • Conducting regular fire safety and fire door inspections • Updating asbestos registers and maintaining compliance documentation • Preparing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements • Reviewing and interpreting as-built plans • Monitoring operational KPIs • Implementing and managing Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules You will need a good working understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, including: • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems • Plumbing and drainage • Electrical wiring, lighting and power distribution • Fire alarm and security systems • Building Management Systems To be considered, you should have: • At least five years’ experience within facilities management, maintenance project management or construction project management • Experience working within a commercial property environment • Strong knowledge of building maintenance, construction materials, tools and equipment • Experience coordinating contractors and managing multiple projects • A good understanding of health and safety and statutory building compliance • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills • Excellent organisation, time-management and problem-solving abilities • The confidence to work independently while supporting wider maintenance and commercial teams Essential qualifications • Manager or Supervisor CSCS Card – Red, Black or Gold • IOSH, RoSPA or NEBOSH qualification • First Aid at Work qualification Desirable qualifications • Construction or Facilities Management NVQ or diploma • Construction Project Management qualification Package • Salary of £48,000–£55,000 • 28 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays • 5% employer pension contribution, increasing by 1% each year up to 10% • Employee referral bonus scheme • Staff discounts at a range of establishments