Senior Site Manager

Sphere Solutions; Llanllowell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Senior Site Manager to join a major MoJ prison construction project near Usk, South Wales. You will act as No.2 to the Lead Project Manager, steering day-to-day on-site operations, safety, quality and coordination within a secure environment.

The role requires experience on MoJ or secure government schemes, with the ability to obtain necessary security clearances, and a track record of delivering refurbishment, upgrades and new-build packages on complex sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex construction projects for a main contractor.
• Experience on MoJ, prison, custodial or secure government schemes.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for prison environments.
• Track record of refurbishments, upgrades and new-build elements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-work packages.
• Strong knowledge of HSE, QA and programme management.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Project Manager in delivering the £18m project.
• Lead site-based construction activities and coordination.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and specialists to meet safety, quality and programme targets.
• Oversee refurbishment, upgrade works and construction of new accommodation.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, standards and contracts.
• Maintain high health, safety and environmental performance.
• Coordinate logistics and sequencing in a secure operating environment.
• Collaborate with client, consultants and project team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Health and safety

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Site Manager – MoJ / Prison Construction

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Location

Usk, South Wales

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type

Permanent

Project Value

Circa £18 Million

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a major £18m construction and refurbishment project at an existing prison facility near Usk, South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established project team on a significant Ministry of Justice (MoJ) scheme, working as No.2 to the Lead Project Manager and playing a key role in the successful delivery of the project.

The works involve the refurbishment and upgrading of existing prison facilities, alongside the construction of additional accommodation. Given the nature of the environment, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate previous experience delivering MoJ or secure government construction projects, together with the appropriate security clearance.

This is a permanent position offering excellent long-term career prospects, with the opportunity to develop within a well-established main contracting business and contribute to a significant portfolio of work.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior Site Manager, you will work closely with the Lead Project Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site operations.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting the Lead Project Manager in the successful delivery of the £18m project.
• Taking a lead role in the management and coordination of site-based construction activities.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Overseeing the refurbishment and upgrading of existing facilities, alongside the construction of new accommodation.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitoring programme progress, identifying potential delays and implementing appropriate corrective measures.
• Coordinating site logistics and sequencing works within a complex, secure operational environment.
• Working collaboratively with the client, consultants and wider project team.
• Driving quality, productivity and overall site performance.

About You

To be considered for this Senior Site Manager position, you will ideally have:

• A strong background working for a recognised main contractor, delivering complex construction projects.
• Previous experience working on Ministry of Justice (MoJ), prison, custodial or other secure government construction projects.
• The necessary security clearance to work within a prison environment, or the ability to satisfy the relevant security requirements.
• A proven track record of managing significant construction projects, ideally involving refurbishment, upgrades and new-build elements.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple work packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety, quality assurance and programme management.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• The ability to operate effectively as the senior site-based support to a Lead Project Manager.
• Relevant construction qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are expected.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment with a leading Tier 1 main contractor.
• Involvement in a significant £18m MoJ construction project.
• A key senior position within an established project delivery team.
• Excellent long‑term career prospects and opportunities for progression.
• The opportunity to work on a complex and technically interesting secure‑sector project.

A Competitive Salary And Benefits Package, Dependent On Experience.

If you are an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong main contractor background and previous MoJ or prison construction experience, we would be keen to hear from you