Freelance Site Manager

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the main point of contact for contractors, subcontractors and visitors
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered to programme
• Managing deliveries, materials, site access and safe unloading
• Carrying out regular site walkarounds and monitoring workmanship and progress
• Reading and maintaining construction drawings and technical information
• Managing site records, paperwork and programme updates
• Handling on-site design queries and liaising with the wider project team
• Maintaining site security, welfare, compound and general housekeeping
• Running site inductions and toolbox talks
• Reviewing RAMS and monitoring compliance on site
• Checking contractor accreditations, plant, machinery and scaffolding
• Maintaining comprehensive health & safety records
• Monitoring PPE requirements and site safety standards
• Working closely with the Project Manager and Operations Director to resolve issues and keep the project moving

What we're looking for

• We’re looking for a confident, organised and hands-on Site Manager who knows how to take control of a busy construction site and keep things moving.
• You’ll need:
• 5+ years’ construction experience, ideally across a range of project types and sizes
• Strong experience within high-end residential construction
• Experience with landscaping and timber-frame projects
• A proven track record in construction/site management
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and site documentation
• Experience with procurement and coordinating materials
• A proactive approach to programme management and problem-solving
• Valid SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS Managers Card

The opportunity

You’ll be joining an award-winning specialist business where craftsmanship and quality are at the heart of what they do, working alongside an experienced project team and taking genuine responsibility for keeping this project on track.

6-month freelance contract

Based: Surrey / South West London

Start date: 19 October 2026

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7.30am–5.00pm

Rate: Negotiable depending on experience

What’s Next?

If you're an experienced Site Manager who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in delivering exceptional projects and thrives on keeping a complex build safe, organised and on programme, we'd love to hear from you.