Site Manager - HMP Hindley
Posted 2 days ago by Hays
Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Wigan, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The Freelance Site Manager role at HMP Hindley involves overseeing a fire alarm upgrade project within a secure environment. The position requires strong management skills to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders. The role offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to work with a leading facilities management provider. Candidates must have a clear criminal record and preferably Enhanced Level 1 Clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise small-scale construction and maintenance projects within HMP Hindley.
- Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and prison staff to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, health & safety documentation, and compliance paperwork.
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all works meet the clients quality standards and statutory requirements.
- Proactively identify and resolve any issues or risks on site.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager, ideally within a secure or public sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes and health & safety regulations.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously.
- Must have a clear criminal record (mandatory for prison site access).
- Enhanced Level 1 Clearance is highly desirable (candidates without this must be willing to undergo vetting).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wigan
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Freelance Site Manager Job I HMP Hindley I 44 Week Fire Alarm Upgrade Project
Your new company
Your New Company is a leading UK provider of engineering, infrastructure, and facilities management services. With a strong presence across sectors such as justice, defence, education, health, and transport, they deliver essential services to public buildings and workplaces-including the management of over 60 prisons nationwide. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the communities it serves, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and low-carbon solutions
Your new role
My client are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a Fire-Alarm upgrade scheme at HMP Hindley. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading facilities management provider and play a key role in delivering essential projects within a secure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise small-scale construction and maintenance projects within HMP Hindley.
- Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and prison staff to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, health & safety documentation, and compliance paperwork.
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all works meet the clients quality standards and statutory requirements.
- Proactively identify and resolve any issues or risks on site.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Site Manager, ideally within a secure or public sector environment.
Strong knowledge of construction processes and health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously.
Must have a clear criminal record (mandatory for prison site access).
Enhanced Level 1 Clearance is highly desirable (candidates without this must be willing to undergo vetting).
What you'll get in return
Competitive day rate.
Opportunity to work with a leading FM provider on a high-profile site.
Supportive team environment.
44 Weeks Work
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