Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team on the HMP Welland Oaks project, leading the delivery of critical infrastructure and external works packages.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a major Ministry of Justice programme, managing complex works within a secure environment. Working closely with project stakeholders, supply chain partners and site teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and successful delivery of infrastructure and external works that are critical to the overall success of the project.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the delivery of infrastructure and external works packages from planning through to completion

Managing programme, cost, quality, safety and risk across assigned works

Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve project objectives

Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, programme requirements and quality standards

Managing stakeholder relationships, including client representatives and operational teams

Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and opportunities

Monitoring project performance and reporting progress to senior leadership

Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry

Experience delivering infrastructure, civil engineering and/or external works packages on medium to large construction projects

Strong understanding of project planning, programme management and construction delivery

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams

Ability to work effectively within complex, secure or live operational environments

A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach to project delivery

Why Join Wates?

Be part of a major MoJ project with long-term significance

Work within a collaborative and high-performing project team

Play a key role in the successful delivery of critical infrastructure works

Opportunities for career development and progression across future major projects

Competitive salary and benefits package

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of this project, the successful applicant will be required to undergo and successfully pass a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) security check before commencing work on site.

Our commitments:

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk

Benefits

Bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday

Enhanced family leave & policies

Car salary sacrifice scheme