Project Manager (Small Works & Variations) in East Kilbride

Location: East Kilbride (G75 8RG)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a proactive Project Manager (Small Works & Variations) to oversee all aspects of small works and variation projects within an Acute Healthcare environment. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Job Description

You will be responsible for managing multiple stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, and maintaining financial control throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of CDM regulations and healthcare standards, while driving service excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of small works and variation projects within an Acute Healthcare environment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Liaise with design teams, clients, and subcontractors to coordinate project requirements and maintain effective communication.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, ISS policies, and Healthcare Technical Memoranda.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors and materials, ensuring value for money and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Approve RAMS and ensure appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work, and PPE are in place and followed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and financial records for monthly forecasting and reporting obligations.
• Chair weekly update meetings with clients and participate in Hard FM operational review meetings.
• Allocate specific projects to Estates Managers and ensure planned maintenance regimes for new assets are updated in CAFM systems.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Minimum HND or equivalent vocational qualification in a Building Services subject, or demonstrable experience.
• Technical management experience.
• Demonstrable understanding of CDM regulations.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• UK driving licence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numeracy and budgeting ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project); AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to interpret complex information.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management, Facilities Services

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, we 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. 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 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.