Project Site Lead


Company:	ISS Facilities Services
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bolton
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Project Site Lead

Contract: Infrastructure

Location: Bolton / North West - hybrid

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a Project Site Lead to oversee civils, refurbishment and M&E projects across client depot sites throughout the North West.

This is a hybrid role with regular site attendance, typically involving around two days working from home and three days on site, depending on project activity and operational requirements.

Job Description

The successful candidate will combine site management and project coordination responsibilities, managing projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Site Manager who is keen to develop into a more formal Project Management pathway, with support to undertake an APM qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion, handover and close-out.

Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets, risks, actions and deliverables.

Coordinate clients, designers, contractors, suppliers and operational stakeholders.

Support quotations, subcontractor tenders, purchase orders, valuations, change control and commercial close-out.

Lead project progress meetings and provide updates on programme, cost, quality, risk and compliance.

Plan and coordinate site activities, logistics, procurement and project resources.

Monitor contractor performance through inspections, audits and progress reviews.

Review RAMS, CPPs, permits and risk assessments, including management of Permit to Work and Authority to Work processes where required.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Strong site management experience and understanding of associated project documentation and paperwork.

Valid SMSTS qualification (essential).

Experience in project coordination, site supervision, site management or a similar construction environment.

Experience delivering construction, refurbishment, fit-out, M&E or facilities projects.

Experience supporting projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Strong contractor, subcontractor, supplier and stakeholder coordination skills.

Comfortable working both on site and with the administrative and compliance requirements of project delivery.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK.

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, to 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.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

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 proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

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.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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