Project Manager Refurbishment Scheme Location: Durham Job Type: Freelance Sector: Construction Refurbishment & Fire Safety Our client is a well-established main contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a live refurbishment and fire safety project at a prison in Durham . This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile scheme involving fire safety upgrades, window replacement, and refurbishment works within a secure Ministry of Justice environment. The Role As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with all prison security procedures. Key Responsibilities Overall management of site operations from inception through to completion. Deliver fire safety improvement works, refurbishment, and window replacement packages. Manage programme, budgets, subcontractors, and site teams. Ensure all health & safety legislation and company procedures are adhered to. Liaise with the client, design teams, and key stakeholders. Produce progress reports and attend regular project meetings. Ensure works are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining programme. Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering refurbishment projects. Experience managing fire safety or passive fire protection works is advantageous. Previous Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or prison project experience is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of health & safety and CDM regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates. Ability to obtain or already hold the necessary security clearance for prison projects.
Jul 23, 2026
Contractor
Project Manager Refurbishment Scheme Location: Durham Job Type: Freelance Sector: Construction Refurbishment & Fire Safety Our client is a well-established main contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a live refurbishment and fire safety project at a prison in Durham . This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile scheme involving fire safety upgrades, window replacement, and refurbishment works within a secure Ministry of Justice environment. The Role As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with all prison security procedures. Key Responsibilities Overall management of site operations from inception through to completion. Deliver fire safety improvement works, refurbishment, and window replacement packages. Manage programme, budgets, subcontractors, and site teams. Ensure all health & safety legislation and company procedures are adhered to. Liaise with the client, design teams, and key stakeholders. Produce progress reports and attend regular project meetings. Ensure works are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining programme. Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering refurbishment projects. Experience managing fire safety or passive fire protection works is advantageous. Previous Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or prison project experience is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of health & safety and CDM regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates. Ability to obtain or already hold the necessary security clearance for prison projects.
Temp job-Project Manager - prison Maintenance 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 Mids 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. What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Temp job-Project Manager - prison Maintenance 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 Mids 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. What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
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 roleThis will be home-based with daily site visits to a variety of prison locations in the Mids 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 youYou 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 knowledgeThis role is open to PAYE or Umbrella PAYE options - NO CIS.What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
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 roleThis will be home-based with daily site visits to a variety of prison locations in the Mids 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 youYou 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 knowledgeThis role is open to PAYE or Umbrella PAYE options - NO CIS.What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Temp job-Project Manager - prison Maintenance 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 Mids 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. What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Sep 18, 2025
Seasonal
Temp job-Project Manager - prison Maintenance 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 Mids 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. What to do now?If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
