Project Manager - Prison Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large facilities management contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager for refurbishment projects involving security clearance. This temporary role entails managing multiple jobs, ensuring compliance, and maintaining safety standards across various sites. Ideal candidates will have project management experience in small works and refurbishment alongside necessary qualifications. Strong communication and safety management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager with expertise in Hard FM or refurbishment.
• Pre-construction and CDM awareness.
• Subject to enhanced security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, project change requests, and delivery timelines.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor performance.
• Compile and submit status reports to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Management

Client Communication

Refurbishment

CDM Awareness

Education

Degree/NVQ level 6 in construction/management

IOSH/Nebosh certification

Tools

IT skills

SMSTS

Job description

Overview

Temp job. Project Manager MOJ refurbishment small works - security clearance needed. A large FM and Maintenance contractor who runs a contract for the Ministry of Justice to maintain UK Prisons sites has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

Role

This is a temporary role with the opportunity to go permanent. The role requires security clearance and a clear criminal record as the candidate has been living and working in the UK for the last 5 years. The role involves delivering a package of refurbishment works as a Hard FM project manager on various sites across the East Midlands.

This is a high-profile client and the buildings are numerous and varied in purpose. Typical projects include re-purposing to create more cells, replacement of kitchens and bathroom blocks, and total refurbishment of living accommodation blocks. You will be responsible for ensuring works carried out are fully compliant.

Applications are welcome from experts in small works refurbishment or project managing larger jobs. For both roles, you will need to manage multiple jobs at once. As a Project Manager, you play an important part in delivering projects in a safe and risk-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Management of safety, CDM, issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
• Pre-construction meetings with senior management and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.
• Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams, and revising based on changing needs and requirements.
• Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members and supply chain.
• Monitoring project performance by external contractors to ensure timely delivery.
• Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation.
• Developing leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Ensuring statutory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

About you / Qualifications

• You will be an experienced project manager with experience of working within Hard FM or refurbishment and small works and maintenance, with pre-construction and CDM awareness.
• A degree/NVQ level 6 or equivalent qualification in a suitable construction/management or engineering discipline.
• IOSH/Nebosh certification.
• Excellent IT skills and SMSTS.
• This role is subject to enhanced security vetting.

Contract and apply

This role is available PAYE or Umbrella PAYE; NOT CIS or LTD.

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