FM Project Manager in Gateshead

Are you an experienced FM Project Manager, Minor Capital Works Lead, or Senior Small Works Manager looking to take ownership of project delivery on a flagship industrial contract? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a tier-one national Facilities Management provider to appoint an FM Project Manager based on a high-profile, high-output manufacturing and commercial client account in South Tyneside. Reporting into the Account Leadership team, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of lifecycle replacements, infrastructure upgrades, fabric alterations, and M&E capital projects across an active, 24/7 operational site—ensuring complex works are delivered seamlessly alongside live client operations. Key Responsibilities * End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead multiple concurrent FM projects, lifecycle upgrades, and capital works packages from initial feasibility and client brief through to commissioning, O&M handover, and final account sign-off. * Commercial Management, Tendering & Estimating: Conduct technical site surveys, compile accurate cost plans and Bills of Materials/Labour, issue competitive tender packages to supply chain partners, and manage variation accounts. * Subcontractor & Supply Chain Governance: Procure, schedule, and direct specialist M&E, civil, and fabric contractors—auditing RAMS, managing Permits to Work (PTW), and enforcing CDM and site HSE standards. * Client & Stakeholder Leadership: Act as the primary project interface for the client’s Estates, Engineering, and Production leadership teams, chairing progress meetings, managing expectations, and providing transparent financial and programme reporting. * Financial & Margin Control: Maintain strict P&L governance across your project portfolio—monitoring WIP, tracking labour/material commitments, mitigating commercial risks, and safeguarding project margins. What We Are Looking For * Proven FM Project Pedigree: Demonstrated track record delivering minor capital projects, lifecycle replacements, and building services upgrades within a Hard FM, industrial, or commercial estates environment. * Technical or Build Discipline: Strong grounding in either Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Building Services or Building Fabric / Civil Works. Experience operating inside a live manufacturing, automotive, or heavy industrial facility is highly advantageous. * Commercial Acumen: Confident pricing works from first principles, evaluating subcontractor tenders, negotiating variations, and managing project budgets. * Health, Safety & CDM Compliance: Thorough working knowledge of CDM 2015, risk management, and permit-to-work regimes (SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely required; APM / PRINCE2 desirable). * Stakeholder Authority: A proactive, solutions-driven communicator capable of balancing strict production shutdown windows with commercial and quality targets. Why Apply? * Tier-1 FM Stability: Join a market-leading Facilities Management organisation backed by a secured, long-term national framework and a strong forward pipeline of capital works. * Career Progression: Clear pathways to progress into Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, or Account Director positions across the UK business. * Executive Package: Competitive basic salary, company car or generous car allowance, performance bonus, enhanced pension, private healthcare options, and corporate benefits. To Apply Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Consulting in strict confidence for further details