Project Manager - Construction / Site Management

Project Manager - Construction / Site Management Location: Kent and Sussex Region Salary: £42,000 per annum Contract: Full time, Permanent We are Gov Facility Service Ltd, a non-profit company owned entirely by the Ministry of Justice, supplying facilities management services to 50 prisons over the South and East of the UK with an employee count of 1400. We are seeking a Project Manager to act as the operational lead and focal point for the Kent and Sussex Region. You will work with the Senior Project Manager, to manage the successful delivery of individual or programmes of projects within the region and cluster of sites. You will be an exceptional Project Manager at the top of your game, with at least 2 years previous experience in a similar role. Strong stakeholder management and understanding the customers' needs is crucial for the success of this role. Why join us? * In addition to the below we have been identified as key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, due to the critical work that we undertake to maintain the prison estate, and so the stability and security that we offer to employees is even more relevant than ever * You will be joining a core part of the public sector, and as a government employee can be assured of the job security and stability that the volatile private sector simply can't provide. You will have a consistent place of work, a supportive team around you, and be valued for your skill and experience, rather than forced to focus on profit margins for shareholders. If you are successful, you will be offered a competitive salary along with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and entry into our pension scheme from day one. You must be able to demonstrate the following Qualifications and Experience: * Experienced in managing low value, high volume minor work projects (Essential) * Experiencing in communicating with and managing remote workers (Essential) * Manage projects from concept stage through to completion and handover * The ability to discuss with contractors on tender the full requirements and understand and deal with their comments (Essential) * Hands on knowledge of small building sites and regulations (Desirable) * Solid construction background With good understanding of all trades And methods (Desirable) * Working in complex and/or high security environments (Desirable) If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you'd like to find out more then please apply today and we'll be in touch. National Security vetting requirements, for working within the Prison Estate - Successful applicants will need to confirm their employment history for at least 5 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 5 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account. No agencies please