Project Manager (Facilities)

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Tesco Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Project Manager (Facilities) to work on a 18 Month contract based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

The Role & Responsibilities:

This role sits within a wider Service and Claims function but will focus on something additional - a major facilities and workplace change programme.

They are currently in the planning phase of a large-scale office relocation project, expected to span the next 18 months to 2 years.

Facilities-focused project management, involving:

• Relocation of infrastructure and people
• Office technology and hardware moves (computers, Servers, cabling, networking)
• Ensuring IT security, access, and setup are seamless
• Managing space planning (eg how many desks to purchase), costs, and budgets
• Contact centre-style operations (telephony and customer service) will also be relocated.

Key Requirements:

• Strong project management experience, especially in office/facilities relocations
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure moves (Servers, networking, hardware) and contact centre operations
• Experience managing vendors and third-party suppliers
• Budget and cost management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication with senior leadership
• Change management with sensitivity to people impact (eg, seating, parking, technology setups)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and handle ambiguity
• Mid-level facilities management knowledge

About the Client:

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.