Project Manager (MoJ)

Wates are looking for a Project Manager to join our SmartSpace team, taking project leadership on a range of exciting new build education fit out and refurb projects. If you are a Project Manager with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry, we would like to hear from you!

To be suited to this opportunity, you will ideally have previous MOJ/prison fit out experience, and a keen interest in working both in front and behind the wire. This role involves working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice on some of their high value projects across the country.

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About the role

Our Project Managers are a valuable part of our business. The focus of this role will be to provide visible management, insight, project coordination and foresight in the safe and compliant delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully mentoring and guiding a team.

This role will involve nationwide travel in line with ongoing and upcoming projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs, schedules, and budgets; manage work from, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Manage on-site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure quality control of installations.
• Monitor project budgets, track variations, manage costs, and approve progress claims.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, provide regular progress updates, and ensure satisfaction.
• Hold regular feedback sessions with the client at the MoJ, ensuring communication is clear, regular and critical project updates are given.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards (e.g., RAMS), conduct risk assessments, and maintain a safe, compliant site.
• Manage site documentation, including RFIs, change orders, and snagging lists.
• Provide regular support, feedback, and cover for your project director in their absence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car allowance / company car (subject to role/grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holiday + bank holidays and much more
• Excellent range of learning and development activities to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Equality and diversity

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned business means we understand and value long term relationships.