Construction Manager

Role: Construction Manager Location: HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint Day Rate: £277 - £350 Duration: 12-month temporary role, with the opportunity to extend We are currently recruiting for a Construction Site Manager to…

Pay rate £277 – £350/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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Role: Construction Manager
Location: HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint
Day Rate: £277 - £350
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 completedThe 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 environmentsWhy 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 facilitiesDue 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 Manager based across HMP The mount and HMP Highpoint and are ready for your next challenge, please apply today and we will be in touch.

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