Freelance Site Manager - Manchester
Posted 2 days ago by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Summary: The Freelance Site Manager will oversee the refurbishment and extension of a school in Manchester, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role involves coordinating subcontractors and maintaining high health and safety standards while liaising with school representatives. The position offers a competitive day rate and the chance to contribute to a significant community project. Enhanced DBS clearance and relevant certifications are highly desirable for candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all on-site activities related to the refurbishment and extension works.
- Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and site cleanliness.
- Liaise with school representatives and stakeholders to minimise disruption to school operations.
- Monitor progress and produce regular site reports.
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and quality standards.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing refurbishment and extension projects, ideally within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, health & safety, and site logistics.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain tight schedules.
- Enhanced DBS clearance is highly desirable (or willingness to obtain).
- SMSTS, First Aid & CSCS.
Salary (Rate): £per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Freelance Site Manager Job I Manchester I Refurb & Extension on a School I Long Term
Your new company
My client are seeking a highly capable Freelance Site Manager to lead the refurbishment and extension of a school in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a meaningful project that will directly benefit the local community and education sector.
Your new role
Oversee all on-site activities related to the refurbishment and extension works.Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.Maintain high standards of health & safety and site cleanliness.Liaise with school representatives and stakeholders to minimise disruption to school operations.Monitor progress and produce regular site reports.Ensure compliance with building regulations and quality standards.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience managing refurbishment and extension projects, ideally within the education sector.Strong understanding of construction processes, health & safety, and site logistics.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain tight schedules.Enhanced DBS clearance is highly desirable (or willingness to obtain).SMSTS, First Aid & CSCS.
What you'll get in return
Competitive day rate.Flexible freelance arrangement.Opportunity to work on a high-impact community project
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