1-Week Site Manager – Handover & Commissioning

Skilled Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Site Manager for a 1-week freelance cover on a Birmingham project. The role sits within a Tier 2 main contractor, overseeing commissioning and handover as the building moves to close-out.

The candidate will manage subcontractors, coordinate commissioning activities, and maintain site safety and accessibility throughout the week. Key focus includes securing and opening the site daily, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and reporting progress to the

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager in a main contracting environment.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card holder.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and site procedures.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with commissioning, snagging or handover stages.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact on site throughout the week.
• Opening and securing the site each day, including responsibility for site keys and access.
• Liaising with subcontractors and commissioning teams attending site.
• Coordinating daily activities to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring subcontractor attendance and ensuring they are working to the agreed programme.
• Conducting regular site inspections and maintaining general site standards.
• Assisting with the coordination of outstanding snagging, testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring all visitors and contractors sign in and comply with site procedures.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent work

Commissioning

Handover

Job description

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Site Manager for a 1-week freelance cover on a Birmingham project. The role sits within a Tier 2 main contractor, overseeing commissioning and handover as the building moves to close-out.

The candidate will manage subcontractors, coordinate commissioning activities, and maintain site safety and accessibility throughout the week. Key focus includes securing and opening the site daily, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and reporting progress to the