Freelance Site Manager

Madigan Gill; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Freelance Site Manager with HMP prison experience in Norwich. The role involves managing construction activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Essential qualifications include a valid CSCS Card, SMSTS certification, and a strong background in fire safety works. The candidate must have hands-on site management experience, ensuring effective delivery of fire safety improvements and maintaining productivity on-site. Working hours are 7:00am - 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS certification must be held.
• First Aid qualification is essential.
• Experience as a Site Manager within construction is mandatory.
• Strong background in fire safety works is a must.
• Previous experience in a live HMP prison environment is key.
• Hands-on approach with a strong site presence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities across multiple live prison areas.
• Responsible for fire safety improvements including fire door installations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, and prison regulations.
• Coordinate labour and subcontractors while liaising with prison authorities.
• Drive site productivity with a hands-on presence.

Skills

Site Management

Fire Safety

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Live Environment - HMP Prison Experience required

We require a Freelance Site Manager, who will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of works across multiple live areas within an operational HMP prison. The role requires a proactive, hands‑on Site Manager with strong experience in construction and fire safety improvements, ensuring works are delivered safely, securely, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site activities across multiple live prison areas
• Take direct responsibility for fire safety improvements, including builders' work and fire door installations
• Maintain full compliance with health & safety, fire safety, and prison regulations
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, and liaison with prison authorities
• Drive site productivity through a visible, hands‑on presence on site

Working Hours

7:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid qualification
• Proven Site Manager experience within construction
• Strong background in fire safety works, including fire doors and associated builders' work
• Previous experience working in a live HMP prison environment (essential)
• Hands‑on approach with a strong on‑site presence