Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago by CR1 Group Limited
£340 Per day
Outside
Onsite
CR0, Broad Green, Greater London
Summary: The role is for a Freelance Site Based Lead / Project Manager overseeing a £3.3m refurbishment project of a distribution centre and car park in Croydon. The position requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage day-to-day operations and ensure timely delivery of the project. The contract duration is 15 weeks, and the candidate will work closely with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain compliance and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in similar projects and be available for the full duration of the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site operations across the 15-week programme.
- Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit-out.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
- Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
- Freelance/contract availability for the full 15 week duration.
- CSCS Card (Professional or managers)
- SMSTS
- 3 day first Aid
- Asbestos Awareness
Salary (Rate): £340/day
City: Croydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Position Freelance Site Based lead / Project Manager
Project Distribution Centre Refurbishment & Car Park works - £3.3m
Project: 15 weeks
Location: Croydon
Start Date: 23rd Feb
We are seeking an experienced Freelance site-based lead / Project Manager to join our client who are main contractor that turnover circa £80m. They have been allocated a national roll out in the region of £35m’s worth of Small / Medium Distribution centre refurbishments for their client, a world leading brand. The scope of works vary across all schemes and are from £1.4m to £5.4m a piece.
This particular project is due to run for 15 weeks which is the refurbishment of an existing medium sized centre along with major car park upgrades.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to deliver the project on time and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day site operations across the 15 -week programme.
- Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Monitor progress against programme milestones and report regularly to the project team.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
- Oversee quality control and resolve any issues that arise during construction and fit-out.
Requirements
- Proven track record as a Site based lead Manager on refurbishment and fit-out projects.
- Experience in managing distribution centres, warehouses, or similar industrial facilities would be ideal but essential.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, health & safety, and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive the project to completion.
- Freelance/contract availability for the full 15 week duration.
Certificates required
- CSCS Card (Professional or managers)
- SMSTS
- 3 day first Aid
- Asbestos Awareness
What We Offer
- Competitive freelance day rate and a run of work for the 2026
- Opportunity to lead a significant refurbishment project from start to finish.
- Collaborative working environment with a supportive project team.