Looking to get involved in one of the largest construction projects going on in the South West? 

Do we hear a yes? Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career as a site manager. 

We're currently looking to recruit multiple site managers in Newton Abbot, South Devon working on expanding HMP Channings Wood. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to really get your teeth stuck into a project of varying scope to deliver state-of-the-art construction including two new fully electric, energy efficient X-shaped T60 houseblocks. 

Location: Newton Abbot, South Devon, South West 

Contract: Permanent, full-time 

What will you be responsible for? 

This role as site manager on HMP Channings Wood is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills whilst working alongside a team of construction experts. 

It's the opportunity to be part of something bigger, working on a major Government construction contract that will provide a critical asset to the local area. 

Within this site manager role, you'll report to the Project Manager and your main responsibilities will include: 

• managing and directing sub-contractor partners, ensuring work packages are delivered safely, 

• checking work carried out by those sub-contractors and assessing the delivery is in line with programme design drawings and quality standards, 

• review risk assessments and method statements from sub-contractors to ensure working methods outlined are safe and appropriate, 

• carry out toolbox talks and site inductions to ensure full compliance with Kier standards, 

• co-ordinate site logistics, movement of plant and labour too, from an around site ensuring safety is maintained in doing so. 

What are we looking for? 

This role of site manager is great for you if you have:  

•  relevant construction qualification (HND/ Degree / SVQ) or technical trade or equivalent, 

• SMSTS 5 Day Cert, 

• CSCS Card, 

• First aid training 

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. 

Rewards and benefits 

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. 

Diversity and inclusion 

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. 

Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance / Counter Terrorism Check (CTC), which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office's United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us - To read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks. 

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier