Section Manager: Lead High-Impact Prison Construction

Wates Smartspace; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Social value/community impact

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is recruiting a Section Manager for a landmark prison expansion project at HMP Hindley, Wigan. You will join the site leadership team to deliver safe, high-quality works, coordinate subcontractors and manage daily site operations to maintain momentum.

You will report to the Site Manager and drive performance, risk management and stakeholder engagement across a complex, public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Section Manager, Senior Engineer or Site Management role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, health and safety legislation, and quality control.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple work activities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications desirable.
• Experience delivering complex, secure, infrastructure or public sector projects would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise subcontractors and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and drive performance on site.
• Coordinate labour, plant and materials to support efficient delivery.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure works are completed right first time.
• Support planning, logistics and sequencing activities.
• Build strong working relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities within your work area.

Skills

Section Manager experience

Leadership

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

CSCS

Job description

Wates Smartspace is recruiting a Section Manager for a landmark prison expansion project at HMP Hindley, Wigan. You will join the site leadership team to deliver safe, high-quality works, coordinate subcontractors and manage daily site operations to maintain momentum.

You will report to the Site Manager and drive performance, risk management and stakeholder engagement across a complex, public-sector environment.