At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site operations in a secure environment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Ministry of Justice, offering a unique and challenging work experience.
- Benefits: Freelance contract with competitive pay and valuable experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop strong relationships and thrive under pressure.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a unique setting while honing your management skills.
- Qualifications: EL1 security clearance preferred; experience in secure environments is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Freelance Site Manager | Ministry of Justice | Isle of Wight Oct 2026 until April 2027
Not every Site Manager role is about a shiny new office or another warehouse.
Sometimes it's about getting four teams safely in and out of a prison every day... without leaving so much as a screwdriver behind.
We're looking for a Site Manager for a 6-month freelance contract (October 2026 – April 2027) on the Isle of Wight.
The construction itself is straightforward. The project involves installing thousands of window security grills throughout the prison.
The real skill is managing the environment.
Daily liaison with the prison, coordinating deliveries, organising escorts, planning access, keeping programmes moving and making sure every person, tool and fixing that goes in also comes back out.
If you're calm under pressure, organised and can build good relationships with everyone from operatives to prison staff, you'll probably enjoy this one.
The Site Manager wish list
EL1 security clearance (if not then takes 8 weeks to complete) Previous prison / MOJ (or similar secure environment) experience Easy access to the Isle of Wight Good communicator who enjoys running a tidy site It's not the sort of role that comes along every day, so if it sounds like your kind of challenge, give me a call.
Spencer Wade (phone number removed) spencer@ borneltd. com
Locations
Site Manager in Isle of Wight, Newport employer: Borne Resourcing Limited
Borne Resourcing Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values independence and expertise in the construction sector. With hybrid working arrangements and competitive compensation for business mileage, employees enjoy flexibility while contributing to significant projects in West London. The company fosters professional growth through challenging assignments and a supportive environment, making it an ideal place for experienced Quantity Surveyors seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
