Project manager-MOJ Prison Refurb

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee maintenance and FM projects within the prison estate. This temporary role offers the opportunity to work from home with daily site visits in the Basingstoke area. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and timely delivery of projects, managing client relationships, and developing detailed project plans. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or NVQ level 6 qualification in a relevant field, along with essential certifications like IOSH and SMSTS. If you have a passion for project management in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager with a background in refurbishment and small works construction.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and project delivery standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple maintenance and FM projects across various prison locations.
• Prepare and submit project status reports to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Management

Client Relations

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

NVQ Level 6 Qualification

Tools

CDM Knowledge

IOSH Certification

SMSTS Certification

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

A large FM and Maintenance contractor who runs the contract for the Ministry of Justice to maintain UK Prisons has an exciting opportunity. For a Project Manager to join the team covering the south. This is a temporary role for 3–6 months, initially to be reviewed thereafter. The role will require passing security vetting, so a clean criminal record is essential.

The role:

• This will be home-based with daily site visits to various prison locations in the Basingstoke/ Southampton/ Portsmouth area, where you will be responsible for a large number of maintenance and FM projects across the Prison estate.
• As a Project Manager, you play an important part in delivering projects in a safe and risk-free environment.
• This includes management of safety, CDM, issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

You will be responsible for:

1. Meeting with senior management and clients to track delivery timelines and costs.
2. Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members, and project teams, and revising based on changing needs and requirements.
3. Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members and supply chain.
4. Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery.
5. Preparing and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
6. Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
7. Developing leadership, customer relations, and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.

About you:

• You will be an experienced construction/Maintenance Project Manager with experience in refurbishment and small works construction. Experience managing various sectors is beneficial as this role is varied.
• Degree or NVQ level 6 qualification in a suitable construction/management or engineering discipline.
• IOSH / Nebosh and SMSTS certifications.
• CDM knowledge.

This role is open to PAYE or Umbrella PAYE options - NO CIS.

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