Senior Site Manager

Role: Senior Site Manager

Location: Wigan

Contract Type: Freelance (2-Year Contract)

Rate: Competitive Day Rate

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager for a 2-year residential development project in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established PLC housebuilder and lead the delivery of a live housing development through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and NHBC compliance.

As a Freelance Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a live housing development, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations on a new-build housing development
• Ensure full compliance with NHBC standards and inspection requirements
• Maintain and enforce high standards of health and safety on site
• Drive the build programme to achieve key milestones and completion targets
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure remedial works are completed efficiently
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Maintain accurate site documentation and reporting
• Lead and mentor site management teams to ensure effective project delivery
• Support the Contracts Manager in achieving programme and commercial objective

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on new-build residential developments
• Strong understanding of NHBC standards and inspection processes
• Valid SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage programme, quality, and site teams under pressure
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience
• Secure 2-year freelance contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale residential development in Wigan
• Join an established PLC housebuilder with an excellent reputation

Interested?

If you are an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion or apply below.