Role: Cleaning Project Manager

Salary: £40-45k plus Company Car / allowance - pro-rata

Job Status: Temporary Contract: June to September 2026

Location: Hampshire Somerset Berkshire Wiltshire, Exeter

Vacancy Reference: VR/05438

Role Description:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading facilities management provider, for an experienced Project Cleaning Manager to support a student accommodation cleaning programme across multiple sites throughout the South West of England this summer.

This is a fast-paced temporary contract role overseeing large-scale accommodation turnaround projects between June and September 2026. The successful candidate will manage onsite teams, coordinate operations across several locations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

The Role:

• Managing summer cleaning operations across multiple student accommodation sites
• Supervising teams, site supervisors, and subcontractors
• Monitoring quality, productivity, and project timelines
• Carrying out regular site visits and audits
• Ensuring health & safety and operational compliance standards are met
• Acting as the main point of contact for operational delivery across sites
• Supporting staffing coordination and mobilisation during peak periods

What They're Looking For:

• Previous experience within student accommodation, facilities management, hospitality, or contract cleaning
• Strong operational or project management background
• Experience managing multi-site teams in fast-paced environments
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Flexibility to travel across Bristol, Bath, Southampton, Brighton, and Exeter

What’s On Offer:

• £40,000 - £45,000 pro rata
• Company car or allowance
• Immediate summer project opportunity
• Opportunity to work with a leading FM provider on a high-profile contract
• Potential for future contract opportunities

If you have experience managing accommodation turnaround or large-scale cleaning projects and are available for a summer contract role, we’d like to hear from you.