Project Manager

OCS Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee the successful end-to-end delivery of all capital and operational projects across the Merlin attractions portfolio valued between £20,000 and £1,000,000. This is a high‑visibility, multi‑site role requiring regular travel across UK resorts. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to Merlin’s technical, operational, and guest‑experience standards. Strong understanding of CDM regulations, stakeholder management, and multi‑project coordination is essential. This is a hands‑on project leadership role requiring exceptional communication, planning and problem‑solving skills within a fast‑paced themed‑entertainment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of projects from scoping and design through to procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee all projects between £20,000 and £1m, including infrastructure works, ride improvements, facility upgrades and estate enhancement projects.
• Produce detailed project plans, programmes, cost projections and resource schedules.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, Merlin safety policies and all site procedural requirements.
• Produce and review RAMS, construction phase plans and H&S documentation.
• Lead site safety briefings, contractor inductions and on‑site audits.
• Coordinate with resort operations, engineering, facilities and external contractors.
• Manage tendering, procurement, contract negotiation and contractor performance.
• Chair project progress meetings and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Control project budgets and track financial performance throughout each project.
• Report on progress, risks and variances to the Technical Director.
• Ensure cost‑effective delivery without compromising safety or quality.
• Monitor construction and installation quality to ensure all work meets design intent and safety standards.
• Conduct inspections, manage snagging and oversee the commissioning process.
• Produce complete closeout documentation including O&M manuals and asset information.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing multiple construction, engineering or estates projects simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and site safety management.
• Experience delivering projects in the £20k–£1m value range.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – mandatory.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to travel frequently across multiple Merlin resorts.

Desirable

• Experience in leisure, hospitality, theme parks or multi‑site operational environments.
• APM, PRINCE2 or other formal project management qualification.
• Technical background in construction, engineering or facilities management.
• Experience managing contractor activities on live operational sites.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.