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SkyBlue Solutions; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; 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 PMs, contractors and prison teams to deliver works valued up to £500k per project, with duties spanning pre-construction liaison, tendering, on-site management, safety, and handovers.

The successful candidate will require CSCS Manager/Professional card, SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid, CDM knowledge, EL1 clearance or willingness to undergo

Qualifications

• CSCS Manager or Professional card required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification required.
• First Aid trained.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• EL1 security clearance in place prior to starting, willing to undergo vetting if not held.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts and tendering.
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) certification.
• Experience working in prison or secure establishment environments.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project managers, clients, designers, consultants and prison departments.
• Assist with scoping and tendering of new projects.
• Daily management of contractors on-site.
• Oversee RAMS, CPP and site inductions.
• Manage health & safety and ensure quality assurance standards.
• Coordinate access permissions with lead escort for operatives, tools and vehicles.
• Track and report progress back to the Project Manager.
• Support project handovers and ensure O&M manuals and asset registers are completed.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS/SSSTS

First Aid

CDM Regulations

Security Clearance

Vetting checks

NEC3 Contracts

Temporary Works Supervisor

Prison/secure experience

Job description

Location: HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint

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
• 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)

• 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.