Freelance Site Supervisor - HMP North West

Your new company
A specialist contractor delivering refurbishment, small works and planned projects across secure government sites is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor / Team Leader to oversee works across multiple HMP locations throughout the North West.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor with a construction background looking for long-term freelance work with the potential to move into a permanent role.

Your new role

You'll be responsible for managing the delivery of small works, refurbishments, reactive building projects and maintenance upgrades across a portfolio of prison sites.
Leading teams of joiners, plumbers, electricians and specialist subcontractors, you'll coordinate labour, materials and programme requirements whilst ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
A typical day could involve assessing a damaged cell, blocked WC, security door issue, plumbing defect or electrical fault, assigning the appropriate trades, overseeing the works, carrying out quality checks and signing off completed jobs before handing them back to the client.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising site-based trades and subcontractors
Managing refurbishment, repair and small works projects
Allocating labour and coordinating daily activities
Ordering materials and managing deliveries
Monitoring programme deadlines and project progress
Conducting quality inspections and site audits
Ensuring Health & Safety compliance across all works
Liaising with client representatives and site management teams
Managing site records and project documentation
Signing off completed works and handing projects back to the client

What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Working Foreman, Team Leader or Small Works Supervisor
Trade background ideally in joinery, building, electrical or plumbing works
Experience managing multiple trades on live construction or refurbishment projects
Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
Ability to coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Experience working within secure or regulated environments would be advantageous
EL1 Clearance (essential)
Full UK right to work

What you'll get in return
Immediate start available£250 per day Basic PAYE
Long-term freelance contract
Potential for a permanent position
Monday to Friday working patternProjects across HMP sites throughout the North West
Opportunity to manage varied refurbishment and small works schemes
Stable pipeline of work with a growing contractor

What you need to do now


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