Project manager-MOJ Prison Refurb

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 Midlands. 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 a variety of prison locations in the London and greater London 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. Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
6. Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
7. Developing excellent 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 of ideally working within a refurbishment and small works construction background. Experience in managing a variety of sectors would be beneficial as this role is varied.

• Degree or NVQ level 6 qualification in a suitable construction/management or engineering discipline
• IOSH / Nebosh and SMSTS
• CDM knowledge

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

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