Senior Project Manager - Planon
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,500 to £62,544 per year |
| Additional salary information: | GPA is also committed to recognising and rewarding where our staff hold the “Gold Standard’ accreditation relevant to their Specialism and offer a £5000 non-pensionable allowance to staff who have achieved this. Higher starting salary and allowances will |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 420182/3 |
Summary
than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.
We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work,
leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon
emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are
looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading
significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme,
Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost-
effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace
services.
Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning,
where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart
of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow
together:
- Striving for excellence- We always aim to deliver great results
- Empowering through respect- We insist on fair treatment for all, always
- Acting with integrity- We consistently do the right thing
- Succeeding together- We rely on each other to achieve success
We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity,
and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about
driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the
needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure
that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly
inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and
people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability,
nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.
We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful
impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our
future direction.
- Are you passionate about transforming workplace services for the future? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a high impact team as a Senior Project Manager, where you will lead projects leveraging Planon Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) platform to revolutionise workplace management. As part of this role, you will be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge technologies like Digital Twins, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Your leadership will help shape smart, efficient, and data-driven environments that will transform workplace services for thousands of civil servants across the nation.
- You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects across all phases, including planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet business requirements, are delivered on time, and are within budget.
- In this role, you will be directly responsible for modernising and optimising government office and warehouse portfolios, empowering the organisation to manage properties, spaces, assets and services more effectively. By integrating innovative solutions, you will drive a digital transformation that improves operational efficiency, interoperability, sustainability, net zero, life-cycle replacement (LCR) programmes and customer experience ensuring civil servants have smarter, more dynamic workplaces that foster productivity and wellbeing.
What We Offer:
- Make an Impact: Contribute to sustainability and net zero efforts, operational efficiency, and workplace innovation at a national scale.
- Innovative Work Environment: Be part of an organisation that is pushing the boundaries of smart building technologies, leveraging cutting-edge innovations in Digital Twins, BIM, and IoT to transform how businesses manage their assets and operations.
- CareerDevelopment: Opportunities to lead pioneering projects that shape the future of workplace management, with access to ongoing professional development and training.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution
Project Leadership, Planning, Delivery and Management
- Lead multiple large-scale Planon IWMS projects covering Workplace Services delivery of facilities management, life-cycle replacement (LCR) programme, net zero, Digital Twin, BIM, and IoT for space, asset and energy optimisation.
- Lead and coordinate the development of internal and external system integrations.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets and resource allocation.
- Oversee the execution of multiple, complex projects to ensure they meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
- Leverage emerging technologies: Drive projects that integrate Planon’s Digital Twin technology to create real-time, 3D virtual replicas of physical assets, providing enhanced visibility, predictive maintenance, and optimization opportunities.
- IoT integration: Manage projects utilising IoT devices and sensors to capture data-driven insights that enhance building/space/asset performance, energy efficiency, and user experience
- BIM: Oversee the integration of BIM data with Planon IWMS to improve space management, asset lifecycle management, and streamline workplace services operations.
- Innovation strategy: Lead the development of new, future-proof solutions that bridge traditional IWMS capabilities with next generation technology, transforming the way property, space and assets are managed.
Strategic Alignment
- Ensure alignment with the Workplace Services Transformation Programme (WSTP), Life-Cycle Replacement (LCR) Programme and Net Zero Programme’s (NZP) strategic goals and objectives.
- Coordinate efforts across various teams to maintain progress and quality
Leadership and Team Management
Team Leadership and Coordination
- Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and communicative environment.
- Organise regular meetings to address concerns and provide feedback
Training and mentoring
- Training and mentoring team members to build a strong project team
- Provide guidance and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
Stakeholder and Risk Management
Stakeholder management
- Cultivate strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, from executives to technical teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment around key project goals.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to provide strategic updates and gather feedback
- Maintain open communication with stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate significant risks to keep projects on track.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential issues.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project progress and report on the status to leadership at various governance meetings such as programme board and steering group
- Oversee project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial resources are allocated effectively.
- Ensure that the implementation of the Planon IWMS meets the company’s Digital Delivery Framework and other government standards/guidelines including Secure by Design and other security frameworks.
- Implement improvements based on performance data.
Reporting and Documentation
- Provide regular updates on project progress to stakeholders
- Document all project activities including benefits realisation plan and outcomes for future reference.
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