Site Manager

Freelance Site Manager

📍 Didcot
💼 Freelance (Ltd or CIS)
📅 44 Weeks
💷 Competitive Day Rate

We are recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to take the lead on the delivery of a £5m commercial development in Didcot, working for a well-established main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and industrial projects.

This is a Number One Site Manager position, reporting directly to a visiting Contracts Manager, with full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the project from enabling works through to shell & core construction, with the potential for minor fit-out works towards project completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a project and driving it through every stage of the build programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the project on a day-to-day basis as the Number One Site Manager.
• Oversee the successful delivery of a £5m commercial scheme from enabling works through to shell & core completion.
• Coordinate all site activities, ensuring the programme is achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors across all phases of the build.
• Lead site health & safety, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and current legislation.
• Produce short-term programmes and look-ahead plans to maintain project momentum.
• Liaise with the visiting Contracts Manager, client representatives, consultants and design team.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues and implement solutions to maintain programme.
• Ensure quality inspections, snagging and handover processes are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, inspections, permits and progress reports.
• Manage site logistics, labour, plant and material requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a positive site culture focused on safety, quality and productivity.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager working for a main contractor on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from groundworks and enabling works through to shell & core completion.
• Previous experience operating as the Number One Site Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day running of site.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, site logistics and programme management.
• Excellent leadership and subcontractor management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid are essential.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and/or Appointed Person qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• 44-week freelance contract on a £5m commercial development.
• Opportunity to lead the project from enabling works through to shell & core completion.
• Work with an established and highly regarded main contractor.
• Competitive day rate, paid via Ltd Company or CIS.
• Immediate start available.

If you're an experienced Freelance Site Manager looking for your next long-term contract and enjoy taking ownership of projects from the ground up, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.