Project Manager - Ministry of Justice

Mace; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm is seeking a Project Manager to join its team, focusing on a major justice-sector programme. This role involves managing project delivery, overseeing design and procurement, and maintaining client relationships while upholding high standards of governance and quality. Candidates should possess a professional membership in relevant organizations, strong public-sector experience, and skills in contract administration. The position supports hybrid working arrangements with at least three days on-site in Ely, UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive working environment

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Strong public–sector delivery experience.
• Proven NEC4 contract administration skills.
• Awareness of sustainability and carbon requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing project plans from brief to delivery.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing design, procurement and risk processes.

Skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Collaboration

Education

Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or ICE)

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: A great opportunity for Project Manager to join our established ministry of Justice sector within Mace, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth. The existing team has a proven track record of successfully delivering a wide variety of projects of the highest quality across the MoJ prison portfolio. You will be working on one the largest Mace programme of works with an alliance framework contractor and established professional team. The projects incorporate the latest modern methods of construction and standardised processes.

Supports successful project delivery through procurement and construction, managing consultants and stakeholders across a major justice-sector programme. Provides end‑to‑end project management for new prison facilities in Wigan, ensuring time, cost and quality outcomes while strengthening client relationships, driving governance, and advancing the project lead’s strategy.

The role entails hybrid working with attendance on site at least 3 days a week and working from home or the regional office as required.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing project plans from brief to delivery.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing design, procurement and risk processes.
• Maintaining quality, governance and programme performance.
• Managing budgets and contractor interfaces.
• Supporting project lead and build strong client relationships.
• Driving collaboration, innovation and best‑practice adoption.

You’ll need to have:

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or ICE) with strong public‑sector delivery experience.
• Proven project management, commercial acumen and NEC4 contract administration skills.
• Skilled in leading teams, managing senior stakeholders and delivering complex property or infrastructure schemes.
• Awareness of carbon, sustainability and mobility requirements across UK projects.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.