Details:
- Salary: £250 - 310 - Day
- Location: Preston Lancashire
- Date: 4 weeks ago
Description:
Your new company
A leading national infrastructure and facilities management contractor is seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to join their Projects team, delivering refurbishment, maintenance and improvement works across multiple HMP establishments throughout the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of secure environment projects for a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of work.
Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple construction and refurbishment projects within operational prison environments. You will manage programmes from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Key duties will include:
Managing multiple live projects across various HMP sites
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams
Ensuring compliance with health & safety and prison security procedures
Managing project budgets, programmes and reporting requirements
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Conducting regular site visits across the North West region
Overseeing project delivery, quality assurance and handover processes
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry
Experience delivering refurbishment, M&E or building projects
Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
Excellent programme and commercial awareness
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
Full UK driving licence
Previous experience working within secure environments, public sector projects or custodial settings would be advantageous
Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances
What you'll get in return
Competitive daily rate
Long-term freelance opportunity
Weekly pay via PAYE
Mileage/business travel expenses where applicable
Opportunity to work with a major national contractor
Diverse project portfolio across the North West
Immediate start available
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