Fit Out Site Manager (Freelance)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Eden Brown
£260 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: The Site Manager will oversee a 25-week office fit-out project under a Design & Build contract, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and coordination skills to manage subcontractors and enforce health and safety regulations on-site. The position is based in Newcastle and involves close collaboration with project management and design teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing office fit-outs and relevant certifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all on-site activities, ensuring the project runs to time, budget, and quality
- Lead subcontractor coordination and daily site management
- Enforce site health & safety in line with company and legal standards
- Liaise with project management, design teams, and client representatives
- Report on progress and manage site documentation
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs
- Strong knowledge of D&B processes and office build standards
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (essential or preferred)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Salary (Rate): £260/day
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Opportunity: Site Manager - Office Fit-Out (Design & Build, 25-Week Project)
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality office fit-out project under a Design & Build contract. The role is site-based and will run for a 25-week programme, with a clear schedule and defined phases.
Project Scope:
- 7 weeks: Soft & structural strip-out
- 1 week: Site clearing and preparation
- 17 weeks: Full office fit-out including M&E, partitions, finishes, and furniture install
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all on-site activities, ensuring the project runs to time, budget, and quality
- Lead subcontractor coordination and daily site management
- Enforce site health & safety in line with company and legal standards
- Liaise with project management, design teams, and client representatives
- Report on progress and manage site documentation
Requirements:
- Proven experience managing Cat A / Cat B office fit-outs
- Strong knowledge of D&B processes and office build standards
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications (essential or preferred)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Start Date: [07/07/2025]
Contract Duration: 25 weeks
Location: [Newcastle]
Day Rate: £250-275, DOE
If you're a hands-on Site Manager with a solid track record in office fit-outs, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed).
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.