This is a hands-on role for someone confident running site operations, coordinating trades, and driving programme performance across multiple work fronts. You'll need to be equally comfortable managing building envelopes and external works as you are with complex internal fit-out elements.
The role offers a £270 - £300 per day (CIS) rate, with long-term project duration and strong continuity of work through to completion.
About the role of Site Manager
This freelance Site Manager position is focused on delivering a large-scale leisure facility, overseeing day-to-day site operations across both internal fit-out packages and external construction works.
You'll be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all site activities, working closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and consultants to maintain programme and quality standards.
It's a role suited to someone practical, organised, and proactive, who can manage multiple trades and packages simultaneously while keeping tight control of site progress.
Responsibilities for Site Manager
* Manage day-to-day site operations on a £29m leisure centre project
* Oversee both internal fit-out and external construction packages
* Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely and to programme
* Monitor site progress, quality, and compliance across all work fronts
* Support planning and sequencing of works to maintain project milestones
* Liaise with project managers, consultants, and site teams to resolve issues quickly
* Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at all times on site
Requirements for Site Manager
* SMSTS
* CSCS Card
* First Aid at Work
* Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects
* Strong background in managing both internal fit-out and external packages
* Ability to coordinate multiple trades on a live construction site
* Strong understanding of site health & safety and programme delivery
About the company
You'll be joining a well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of leisure, public sector, and community-focused construction projects across the South East. The business is known for delivering high-quality buildings with a focus on collaboration, safety, and programme certainty.
What we offer for Site Manager
* £270 - £300 per day CIS
* Long-term freelance opportunity on a £29m leisure scheme
* Full responsibility across internal and external packages
* Strong pipeline of future regional projects
* Supportive site and project delivery team
Call to action
If you want to hear more about this Site Manager role, apply with your CV or get in touch with Dylan Russell in our London office on (phone number removed) or
Salary description
£270.00 - £300.00 per day