Freelance Scaffolding Projects Lead – Oxford & Midlands

Sphere Solutions; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance contract

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Scaffolding Projects Manager for freelance oversight of multiple live projects across Oxford and the Midlands. You will lead site teams, manage delivery, safety, and quality, ensuring projects run efficiently and to commercial standards.

Ideal candidates bring advanced scaffolder credentials, NASC knowledge, and proven leadership. A full UK driving licence and SSSTS/SMSTS are required. Freelance contract with ongoing opportunities based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Scaffolding Projects Manager or senior scaffolding role.
• Knowledge of NASC guidance and scaffold design.
• Advanced Scaffolder & Inspection Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery across multiple scaffolding projects.
• Coordinate labour, supervisors and site teams across live projects.
• Forecast labour requirements and manage resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, costs and stock usage.
• Oversee scaffold inspections, handovers and compliance.
• Ensure RAMS, inductions, toolbox talks and inspections are completed.
• Carry out and oversee point-of-work risk assessments.
• Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, regional builders, clients and site teams.
• Work closely with commercial, transport and yard teams.
• Support pricing, programming and commercial management of works.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and productivity.
• Provide leadership and support to supervisors, lead hands and scaffolders.

Skills

Leadership

Scaffolding ops

NASC guidance

SSSTS/SMSTS

Driving licence

MS Excel

Education

Construction management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Scaffolding Projects Manager for freelance oversight of multiple live projects across Oxford and the Midlands. You will lead site teams, manage delivery, safety, and quality, ensuring projects run efficiently and to commercial standards.

Ideal candidates bring advanced scaffolder credentials, NASC knowledge, and proven leadership. A full UK driving licence and SSSTS/SMSTS are required. Freelance contract with ongoing opportunities based on project needs.