Site Manager - Colchester in Stanway
Posted by Build Space Group Ltd
£290 a day
Stanway · Contract
Location: Colchester, Essex
Contract Length: November 2026 – Mid-February 2027
Start Date: 9th or 16th November 2026
Daily Rate: £290 per day
Project: 10,000 sq. ft. Cat B Commercial Office Fit-Out
Project Overview
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee a 10,000 sq. ft. Category B commercial office fit-out project in Colchester.
The project will involve delivering a Cat B fit-out within an occupied environment, so previous experience working in live or occupied commercial buildings is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the agreed programme.
Project Location & Logistics:
- Located approximately 10 minutes' walk from Colchester train station.
- On-site parking available.
- Start date: 9th or 16th November 2026.
- Expected completion: Mid-February 2027.
- Christmas shutdown: 23rd December 2026 – 4th January 2027.
- Works will resume on 4th January 2027.
- Rate: £290 per day.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the site and manage all site-based activities.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades and site labour.
- Manage programme delivery, ensuring works remain on schedule.
- Supervise the delivery of a 10,000 sq. ft. Cat B commercial office fit-out.
- Manage works within an occupied environment, minimising disruption to existing building occupants.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures and site regulations are followed.
- Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and regular safety inspections.
- Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Coordinate deliveries, materials and site logistics.
- Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and daily documentation.
- Liaise with project stakeholders and provide regular progress updates.
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within commercial office fit-out.
- Previous experience delivering Cat B office fit-out projects.
- Experience working within live or occupied commercial environments.
- Valid Black CSCS Card (White CSCS Card will also be considered).
- Valid SMSTS.
- Valid First Aid certificate.
- Asbestos Awareness.
- Fire Marshal training.
- Strong subcontractor management and programme coordination skills.
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