Head of Projects
Project Manager – Decarbonisation Projects
FULL TIME – 40 HOURS
Salary: Competitive (Subject to knowledge and experience)
Location: Berkshire (Reading & Newbury Sites) & Fareham Projects Office Reporting to: Head of Projects
About Corrigenda Ltd
At Corrigenda, we are proud to be one of the South’s leading providers of facilities management and capital project solutions. Our continued success is built on the talent and dedication of our people, which is why we invest in their growth and development at every stage.
We specialise in integrated Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC services, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure upgrades, particularly within the public sector. As Principal Contractor on a growing number of decarbonisation projects, we are helping clients reduce carbon emissions and futureproof their estates.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £1m+ decarbonisation programme for Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service. The programme comprises 5 projects across locations between Reading and Newbury, focusing on:
• Installation of VRF AC Systems
• Mechanical and electrical upgrades
• Building fabric improvements (primarily glazing)
• Builders and civils works
The role will be based across the RBFRS locations and at our Projects Office in Fareham when not onsite. The project duration is 7–8 months, with a strong pipeline of future work offering the opportunity to move onto other similar projects upon successful completion.
This role involves full project lifecycle responsibility, from mobilisation through to practical completion, including managing subcontractors, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring commercial and quality performance.
Key Responsibilities Include
(but not limited to):
• Act as the lead Project Manager overseeing multiple concurrent sites across Berkshire.
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes using industry-standard tools
(e.g. MS Projects)
• Coordinate with RBFRS client representatives and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on
programme, phasing, access, and operational considerations.
• Procure, appoint, and manage specialist subcontractors across M&E, glazing, and civils
disciplines.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and H&S compliance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and communicate changes or issues proactively.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance in collaboration with the commercial team –
ensuring budgets, variations, and margins are actively managed.
• Manage project reporting including progress updates, risk registers, programme updates, and
completion documentation.
• Ensure RAMS, commissioning, and handover documentation are accurately compiled and
submitted.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Essential:
• Experience managing complex M&E, HVAC or decarbonisation projects ideally in a live, public-sector environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of either mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project programmes.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness throughout project lifecycles.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Reading–Newbury region and to the
Fareham office.
Desirable:
• Experience with public sector frameworks or PSDS-funded decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of sustainability and low-carbon building technologies.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid qualification.
• Experience working in operationally critical environments (e.g. fire stations, hospitals,
schools).
Package:
• Competitive Salary
• Annual Salary Review
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Company Mobile
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects contributing to public sector improvements and
decarbonisation goals.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal
and Financial queries.
• Bupa Cashplan – benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health &
wellbeing.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Refer a friend reward scheme – worth £750 per referral
Corrigenda are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status
Join us to be part of a diverse workforce that values collaboration, growth, and opportunity for all.
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