Freelance Site Supervisor – HMP Manchester

About the role

We are looking for a Freelance Site Supervisor to manage maintenance and small‑works activities within HMP Manchester. The role operates in a secure custodial environment, coordinating reactive and planned tasks to keep the prison estate functional.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of directly employed tradespeople and subcontractors, including joiners, plumbers and electricians.
• Plan, allocate and monitor reactive and scheduled maintenance works across the prison.
• Assess defects, prioritise workloads and ensure safe, compliant completion of all jobs.
• Liaise with prison staff and site management to minimise disruption.
• Maintain job records, permits and compliance documentation, and sign off completed works.
• Conduct inspections and hand over finished jobs to the client.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor, Team Leader or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑trade teams in a construction or maintenance setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Health & Safety awareness and a compliance‑focused approach.
• EL2 and CTC security clearances (essential).

Required skills

• Construction trade background covering joinery, plumbing and electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance plans and permits.

What we offer

• Immediate start at £250 per day.
• Long‑term freelance contract with potential for permanent placement.
• Monday‑to‑Friday onsite work within a stable, secure environment.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled multi‑trade maintenance team.