Project Manager
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £375.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £375 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Maidstone, Kent, RG1 3BQ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4765817_1769611372 |
Summary
Project Manager - MOJ Projects (Prison Estates)
Location: South of England (multiple prison sites)
Rate: £375 per day
Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary Assignment (no confirmed end date)
Travel: Full UK Driving Licence required
Expenses: All business-related expenses paid
OverviewWe are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to oversee and coordinate a range of building and refurbishment projects across multiple Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Prison Establishments in the South. This role sits as the key intermediary between the MOJ client and a portfolio of approved subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed standards.
The RoleAs Project Manager, you will:
- Manage day-to-day delivery of medium to large-sized building projects across several prison sites across the South of England.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with MOJ procedures and security protocols.
- Act as the main point of contact between the MOJ and contractors, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of issues.
- Review project progress, manage timelines, and oversee quality assurance.
- Ensure all work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within specified budgets
- Travel regularly between establishments (expenses paid)
Requirements
- Proven experience in project management within construction, maintenance, estates, or facilities environments
- Strong subcontractor management experience
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to work across multiple sites with autonomy
- Full UK driving licence essential
- MOJ, prison estates, public sector, or secure environment experience is desirable but not essential.
What's on Offer
- £375 per day
- Ongoing temporary contract with no end date
- Paid travel and business expenses
- A varied portfolio of projects across a unique and rewarding sector
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