Senior Site Manager

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Job summary

A principal contractor is seeking a Freelance Senior Site Manager for a new build student accommodation project in North London. The successful candidate will oversee the fit-out stage, manage subcontractors, and ensure quality control across the site. This freelance position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to handle RFIs and technical queries effectively. The rate is competitive, between £250-£300 per day, with a contract lasting 9 months starting February 2nd, 2026.

Qualifications

• Enjoys a challenge.
• Strong internals / fit out management experience.
• Organized, proactive, and able to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Run internals calmly and efficiently.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment on tasks.
• Deal with technical queries and RFI responses.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Maintain tidy programmes and paperwork.

Skills

Organisational skills

Managing subcontractors

Quality control

RFI management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

SMSTS certification

Job description

Overview

Freelance Senior Site Manager – New Student Accommodation – Fit Out Stage

Location: North London | Contract: 9-Month | Start: February 2nd 2026

Rate: £250-£300 / day (CIS / LTD) | Job reference: V-62289

About the project

A successful principal contractor is looking for a Freelance Senior Site Manager who enjoys organised chaos, doesn’t panic at a full RFI inbox, and knows their way around an internals package. This is a new build student accommodation project, currently at 1st fix, moving into the fit out of 80 bedrooms and communal areas (yes, that’s a lot of doors).

What you’ll be doing

• Running the internals like a calm professional (even when it isn’t)
• Managing subcontractors and keeping everyone pointed in the same direction
• Dealing with RFIs, technical queries and the inevitable “while we’re here…” requests
• Quality control — because “that’ll do” isn’t good enough
• Keeping programmes, paperwork and IT systems tidy
• Able to spot issues before they become site legends

What they are looking for

• Enjoys a challenge
• Strong internals / fit out manager
• Ideally from a carpentry or suitable trade background
• Organised, proactive and unflappable
• Confident with subcontractors, drawings and digital systems
• SMSTS

If you are interested in this freelance opportunity or wish to learn more, please contact [e-mail]