Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
King's Lynn, Norfolk
Summary: The Freelance Site Manager role in King's Lynn involves overseeing supermarket fire protection refurbishment and re-fit projects during night shifts. The position requires managing site activities, subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The contract is expected to last 8-10 weeks, starting in approximately 3-4 weeks. The role demands proven experience in similar projects and the ability to work autonomously in a live retail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of fire protection works on supermarket refurbishment and fit-out projects.
- Managing subcontractors and site labour during night shifts.
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, method statements, and specifications.
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and housekeeping.
- Liaising with the wider project team and reporting progress as required.
- Managing site documentation, permits, RAMS, and compliance records.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager on supermarket refurbishment or fit-out projects.
- Fire protection experience is essential.
- Experience working within live retail environments.
- Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and site compliance.
- Valid CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certificates.
- Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage night-shift operations.
Salary (Rate): £300 nightly
City: King's Lynn
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Freelance Site Manager - Supermarket Fire Protection (Nights)Location: King's Lynn Contract Length: 8-10 weeks Start Date: Approximately 3-4 weeks Shift Pattern: Night shifts - 10.00pm to 4.30am Rate: £300 per night (non-CIS)
The RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Manager to work on supermarket fire protection refurbishment and re-fit projects in King's Lynn. This is a night-shift role overseeing works within a live supermarket environment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard.You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site activities, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of fire protection works on supermarket refurbishment and fit-out projects.
- Managing subcontractors and site labour during night shifts
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme, method statements, and specifications
- Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and housekeeping
- Liaising with the wider project team and reporting progress as required
- Managing site documentation, permits, RAMS, and compliance records
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience as a Site Manager on supermarket refurbishment or fit-out projects
- Fire protection experience is essential
- Experience working within live retail environments
- Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and site compliance
- Valid CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid certificates
- Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage night-shift operations
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive rate
- Short-term freelance contract with immediate impact
- 8-10 weeks of consistent night work
- Opportunity to work on well-structured supermarket refurbishment projects
- Potential for further work opportunities on upcoming projects
What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role and available to start in 3-4 weeks, please apply now or contact us to discuss further on . If this role isn't quite right, but you're looking for a new freelance opportunity, please get in touch to discuss alternative roles.