Project Manager

Sodexo Group; Amble; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting an experienced Facilities Management Project Manager for HMP Northumberland, NE65 9XG. The role leads infrastructure project delivery, ensuring safety, schedule and budget in a busy prison environment.

You will report to the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects, managing a diverse portfolio worth around £1.2 million annually and coordinating with stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure or construction projects within a Facilities Management environment.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, project governance and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of current UK Building Regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Leadership and people management experience.
• A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APMP.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget and programme delivery.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and manage project risks.
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to learn CAFM systems (Maximo), Building Management Systems (BMS) and other specialist software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of infrastructure projects across HMP Northumberland through specialist subcontractors.
• Support the delivery of lifecycle replacement, capital expenditure and client-led business improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, programme delivery and Health & Safety legislation.
• Carry out quality inspections of completed project works and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate records of new infrastructure assets and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are updated in line with SFG20 standards.
• Monitor and report project progress, risks and performance using Microsoft Office applications.
• Manage contractor relationships, including onboarding new suppliers through Sodexo's vendor approval process.
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations, building regulations, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure safe systems of work are implemented across all projects.
• Build effective working relationships with prison stakeholders, subcontractors and the wider Facilities Management team.
• Deputise for the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects when required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 / APMP

IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH

Tools

Maximo (CAFM)

Building Management System (BMS)

MS Office

Job description

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Up to £55,000 per annum plus Sodexo benefits

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

Northumberland

Closing Date:

08/10/2026

Job Category:

Project Management

UK Government - Justice

Job Introduction

Facilities Management Project Manager

Location: HMP Northumberland, NE65 9XG

Contract: 24 month FTC

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum plus Sodexo benefits

Lead Infrastructure Projects That Make a Difference

At Sodexo, we believe that the environments we create and maintain have a direct impact on the people who use them. We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Northumberland, leading the delivery of infrastructure projects that support the safe, secure and effective operation of one of the UK's largest prisons .

Reporting to the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects , you'll play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, lifecycle and capital investment projects worth approximately £1.2 million per annum . You'll ensure projects are deliveredsafely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, whilesupporting the wider Facilities Management team and deputising for the Head ofClient Infrastructure Projects when required.

This is an excellentopportunity for an experienced project manager who thrives in a fast-pacedoperational environment and enjoys building strong relationships withstakeholders, contractors and colleagues alike.

What You'll Be Doing

As the SiteInfrastructure Project Manager, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of infrastructure projects across HMP Northumberland through specialist subcontractors.
• Support the delivery of lifecycle replacement, capital expenditure and client-led business improvement projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, programme delivery and Health & Safety legislation.
• Carry out quality inspections of completed project works and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain accurate records of new infrastructure assets and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are updated in line with SFG20 standards.
• Monitor and report project progress, risks and performance using Microsoft Office applications.
• Manage contractor relationships, including onboarding new suppliers through Sodexo's vendor approval process.
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations, building regulations, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure safe systems of work are implemented across all projects.
• Build effective working relationships with prison stakeholders, subcontractors and the wider Facilities Management team.
• Deputise for the Head of Client Infrastructure Projects when required.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be anexperienced project professional with a strong background in FacilitiesManagement or construction-related project delivery.

We're looking forsomeone who has:

• Experience managing infrastructure or construction projects within a Facilities Management environment.
• A strong understanding of CDM Regulations, project governance and statutory compliance.
• Good knowledge of current UK Building Regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience.
• A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 , APMP or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification, with excellent knowledge of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience delivering projects to budget and programme.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and manage project risks.
• Advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• The ability to learn and use CAFM systems (Maximo), Building Management Systems (BMS) and other specialist software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a complex operational environment.

Experience withinsecure environments, healthcare, education, defence or other 24/7 operationalfacilities would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Sodexo Careers

Sodexo’s vision forHMP Northumberland is to create and maintain a safe, stable, and progressiveenvironment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending andenabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison isdesigned to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence andpersonal development goals within a culture focused on rehabilitation.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefitsfor our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies