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Temporary

Project Manager - Prison Refurb

Hays Construction and Property
Leicester
money-bag £300 - £342/day £300-342 per day
Posted: 27 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 August 2026
Ref: 225416419



A large FM and Maintenance contractor who runs the contract for the MOJ to maintain the prison estate 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 numerous refurbishment projects across the network of the prison buildings.
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 working within a refurbishment construction background. Experience of managing refurbishment schemes is essential.
* NVQ level 5 or above
* 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.





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