Construction Manager

SkyBlue Solutions; Bovingdon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBlue Solutions is recruiting a Construction Site Manager to oversee multiple projects across HMP The Mount and HMP Highpoint. The role is site-based, coordinating with the Project Manager and contractor teams to deliver works valued up to 500k per project.

The successful candidate will lead on RAMS, CPP, site inductions, health and safety, and quality assurance, liaising with prison departments and ensuring compliance. Enhanced vetting is required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CSCS Manager or Professional card.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• First Aid trained.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Must have EL1 security clearance or be willing to undergo vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction liaison with project managers, clients, designers, consultants, and prison departments
• Assisting with the scoping and tendering of new projects
• Daily management of contractors on-site
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with RAMS, CPP, and site inductions
• Managing health & safety and ensuring quality assurance standards are met
• Liaising with the lead escort regarding access permissions for operatives, tools, and vehicles
• Tracking and reporting progress back to the PM
• Supporting project handovers and ensuring O&M manuals and asset registers are completed

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

CSCS Manager/Professional card

SMSTS/SSSTS certification

First Aid trained

CDM Regulations knowledge

Asbestos Awareness training

EL1 security clearance

Job description

Role: Construction Manager
Location: HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint
Day Rate: 277 - 350
Duration: 12-month temporary role, with the opportunity to extend

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Site Manager to be based across HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint. This role will involve the daily management of multiple construction projects across the estate, with individual project values up to approximately 500k.

This is a site-based role working closely with the Project Manager and contractors' site teams to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of works across the establishments.

Duties of a Construction Manager include (but not limited to):

• Pre-construction liaison with project managers, clients, designers, consultants, and prison departments
• Assisting with the scoping and tendering of new projects
• Daily management of contractors on-site
• Overseeing and ensuring compliance with RAMS, CPP, and site inductions
• Managing health & safety and ensuring quality assurance standards are met
• Liaising with the lead escort regarding access permissions for operatives, tools, and vehicles
• Tracking and reporting progress back to the PM
• Supporting project handovers and ensuring O&M manuals and asset registers are completed

The successful Construction Manager should possess the following:

• Must hold a CSCS Manager or Professional card
• SMSTS or SSSTS certified
• First Aid trained
• Knowledge of CDM regulations
• Asbestos Awareness training
• Must have EL1 security clearance in place prior to starting (If one is not currently held, the applicant should be willing to undergo vetting checks)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts and tendering
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) certification
• Previous experience working within prison or secure establishment environments

Why should you apply?

• Work on varied and meaningful projects within a unique environment
• Opportunity for long-term work and potential for contract extension
• Be part of a collaborative and professional team
• Gain valuable experience within government facilities

Due to the nature of this role, all applicants must be able to pass enhanced security vetting and hold clearance before starting.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.