Site Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Girling Jones Ltd
£260 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
North Tawton
Summary: The Freelance Site Manager role in North Tawton, Devon, involves overseeing a £1.5m office refurbishment project within a live manufacturing facility. The position requires a hands-on manager with a strong fit-out background, responsible for site management, client relations, and ensuring high standards throughout the project phases, which extend until mid-2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day site management
- Coordinating trades and subcontractors
- Managing health & safety across site
- Chairing and attending regular client progress meetings
- Ensuring works are delivered to programme and quality standards
- Managing site logistics within a live manufacturing environment
- Monitoring progress and reporting back to senior management
- Driving standards across finishes and fit out delivery
Key Skills:
- Proven fit out/refurbishment experience ESSENTIAL
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Experience managing projects within live environments
- Ability to drive programme and manage subcontractors effectively
- Immediate availability preferred
- Essential Tickets: CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid
Salary (Rate): £260/day CIS
City: North Tawton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Freelance Site Manager – North Tawton, Devon
We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to take the lead on a £1.5m office refurbishment project within a large live manufacturing facility in North Tawton, Devon. This is a long-term opportunity for a hands-on Freelance Site Manager with a strong fit out background who’s confident managing client relationships, driving programmes and keeping standards high on site from day one. The project is predominantly fit out focused, alongside elements of structural refurbishment works. Phase one runs through to October, with the second phase continuing until mid-2027.
The Role
As Freelance Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
- Day-to-day site management
- Coordinating trades and subcontractors
- Managing health & safety across site
- Chairing and attending regular client progress meetings
- Ensuring works are delivered to programme and quality standards
- Managing site logistics within a live manufacturing environment
- Monitoring progress and reporting back to senior management
- Driving standards across finishes and fit out delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Proven fit out/refurbishment experience ESSENTIAL
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- Experience managing projects within live environments
- Ability to drive programme and manage subcontractors effectively
- Immediate availability preferred
Essential Tickets
- CSCS
- SMSTS
- First Aid
The Offer
£260 per day CIS
Immediate start
Long-term freelance opportunity through to mid-2027
High-profile refurbishment project with a strong pipeline of work
If you’re a driven Freelance Site Manager looking for your next long-term contract in Devon, we’d like to hear from you.