Project Manager – Refurbishment Scheme

Location: Durham
Job Type: Freelance 
Sector: Construction – Refurbishment & Fire Safety

Our client is a well-established main contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a live refurbishment and fire safety project at a prison in Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile scheme involving fire safety upgrades, window replacement, and refurbishment works within a secure Ministry of Justice environment.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with all prison security procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of site operations from inception through to completion.
• Deliver fire safety improvement works, refurbishment, and window replacement packages.
• Manage programme, budgets, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Ensure all health & safety legislation and company procedures are adhered to.
• Liaise with the client, design teams, and key stakeholders.
• Produce progress reports and attend regular project meetings.
• Ensure works are completed to the highest quality standards while maintaining programme.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing fire safety or passive fire protection works is advantageous.
• Previous Ministry of Justice (MoJ) or prison project experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Ability to obtain or already hold the necessary security clearance for prison projects.