Secure Facilities Project Manager – Justice Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Facilities Management projects across our Justice Services portfolio, including lifecycle, investment, sustainability, and small works within secure environments. You will manage risks, budgets, compliance, and governance from concept to completion.

You will coordinate with operational teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and to high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Project Management or Operational Management.
• Experience within construction, engineering, maintenance, or facilities management environments.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams.
• Strong financial management and budget control skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience producing detailed reports with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Desirable: Experience working within HM Prisons, secure environments, or public sector estates.
• Prison security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance.
• Knowledge of lifecycle asset replacement programmes.
• Experience delivering sustainability or capital investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of Facilities Management projects, including lifecycle replacement, investment, sustainability, and small works programmes.
• Review project requests and assess feasibility, risks, costs, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure all project documentation and governance requirements are maintained and updated in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage project risks, identifying mitigation strategies and assigning ownership where appropriate.
• Monitor project performance against agreed budgets, timescales, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, contractual, health and safety, and prison security requirements.
• Produce detailed project reports and updates for senior management and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operational teams, and end users.
• Support decision-making through effective planning, financial control, and project governance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Facilities Management projects across our Justice Services portfolio, including lifecycle, investment, sustainability, and small works within secure environments. You will manage risks, budgets, compliance, and governance from concept to completion.

You will coordinate with operational teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and to high standards of quality and compliance.