Construction Manager

Newport, Isle of Wight
SkyBlue Solutions

Role: Construction Site ManagerLocation: HMP Parkhurst & HMP Albany, Isle of WightDay Rate: £277 – £350Duration: 12-month temporary role, with the opportunity to extend

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Site Manager to be based across the Isle of Wight at HMP Parkhurst & HMP Albany. 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 Site 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.

If you are an experienced Construction Site Manager based on the Isle of Wight and are ready for your next challenge, please apply today and we will be in touch.

SkyBlue is an equal opportunity employer.