Project Manager - Ministry of Justice

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in December subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

The project: A project manager opportunity to be part of the new prisons programme team, working collaboratively from inception to completion. As part of the role, the successful candidate will be leading the project(s) through the different RIBA stages, arrange and co-ordinate surveys for the sites and liaise with and co-ordinate the multidisciplinary team.

The applicant will be expected to provide project management across all stages to deliver the project against cost, time, and quality requirements. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the justice sector.

This position will suit a candidate looking to further their career with a major project or programme role that is fast-paced and industry-leading. In addition to achieving the client's own transformational estate objectives, the project's priorities include health safety and wellbeing, BIM and digital construction, sustainability, government soft landings, social value creation, people and skill development and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the project(s) through the different RIBA stages.
• Arrange and co-ordinate surveys for the sites.
• Liaise with and co-ordinate the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver project management across all stages to meet cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Manage project plans from inception through design development and construction phase.
• Coordinate design outputs, undertake client reviews, and manage changes to scope.
• Drive the procurement of services and works required to deliver the project.

You'll need to have:

• Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects.
• Developed communication, presentation and project planning skills.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio.
• Sound technical expertise in health and safety executive (HSE) rules relevant to project portfolio.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.