Job Description

Job Summary

A great opportunity for a Project Manager to join our established Ministry of Justice sector within Mace, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth. The existing team has a proven track record of successfully delivering a wide variety of projects of the highest quality across the MoJ prison portfolio. You will be working on a project within large programme of works with an Alliance Framework Contractor and established professional team. The projects incorporate the latest Modern Methods of Construction and standardised processes. As part of the role, the successful candidate will lead the delivery of the project through the construction phase which has recently started. This role sits in our consultancy business, specifically the justice sector.

This position will suit a candidate looking to further their career that is fast passed and industry leading. This is a client-facing role based partly on site where you will be responsible for managing wider consultant teams and project stakeholders and working with the project team to deliver the project successfully. The project is for the delivery of new prisoner places at a prison near Hull. The works comprise construction of new buildings along with some refurbishment/upgrade of existing facilities. This role will provide experience in project delivery throughout the construction stage to meet defined time, cost, technical performance & quality requirements. You will be highly motivated, understand developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and support with leading an existing professional team to drive forward the clients' strategy. You will be responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations. As Project Manager you will successfully lead in all aspects of delivery by building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members. The role entails hybrid working with attendance on site - exact requirements can be flexible but ideally based 2-3no. days a week on site and spending the remaining days working from home or a Mace regional office as required.


EL1 vetting clearances will be required.






Key Job Responsibilities


Determines project management, technical services and external resources required for project/s.

Delivers project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).

Monitors and actively engages in Health, Safety and Wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.

Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.

Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.

Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.

Leads relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis where required and site walks and ensures these are suitably recorded.

Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management.

Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and ensures suitable standards and records are recorded and maintained.

Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes.

Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.




Key Job Dimensions


What is the Geographical scope of role: Single country


Does the role have budget responsibility?Yes


If yes, confirm range





Key external stakeholders the role engages with


Key internal stakeholders the role engages with


Does this role have direct reports? No


If yes, how many?1 to 4


Does this role have indirect reports?


If yes, how many?


Proportion of role responsibilities executed through job holder efforts (more than 50%/less than 50%)More than 50% of the time


Does the role mainly follow established procedures? (e.g. call handlers) No




Technical Competencies- Skills to carry out the role


Essential Desirable


Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects.

Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills.

Developed budgetary oversight expertise.

Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.

Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.

Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.

Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes.




Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications


Essential Desirable


Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific industry/sector/market of project/role.

Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.

Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rules and specific sector / market regulations relevant to project portfolio.

Knowledge of relevant industry/sector/markets and an understanding of required specialism/s.Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors / markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.




Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator


Essential Desirable


Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.

Seeks out opportunities for service differentiation and facilities implements.

Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.

Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).

Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.

Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities.




Leadership Competencies - Self, others & business


Essential Desirable


Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.

May manage small teams providing guidance, direction, coaching and coordination for team.

Acts as central point of contact for project portfolio for relevant stakeholders, internal and externally.

Provides support and develops the project team sharing knowledge to upskill others.

Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.

Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience. Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.

Interpersonal skills, Influencing and negotiation, problem solving and analytical thinking, technology and process, verbal communication, written communication.

Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.




Further Qualifications, Certifications & Experience


Essential Desirable


Substantial previous work experience in project management (or equivalent).

MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS (or working towards) or local equivalent.

Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience / apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent.



Prince2 (or alternative local equivalent).

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or local equivalent.




Potential Career Progression Roles


Career progression horizontally may involve other project manager roles at P4/M2, across a function or cross functionally, to build a broader professional skill set.

Career progression vertically may involve moving to a senior project manager role at P5/M3.

Career progression may include moves to Commercial /PMO/Construction PM.