Freelance Senior Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected construction contractor is seeking a Freelance Senior Site Manager for a school project in Liverpool. This 8–12 week contract involves overseeing external works including landscaping and drainage. Candidates should have valid CSCS and SMSTS certifications, as well as strong leadership skills. Immediate start available, offering £300 per day.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS certification and First Aid at Work.
• Experience in delivering external works on education projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all external works on a live school site.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site labour.
• Ensure all health & safety standards are met.
• Coordinate with clients and the wider team.
• Monitor progress and resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Freelance Senior Site Manager – School Project (Liverpool)

8–12 Weeks | Immediate Start | £300 per day

We Are Footprint are recruiting on behalf of one of our key clients for an experienced Freelance Senior Site Manager to oversee a school project in the Liverpool area.

This is an 8–12 week contract, focused solely on external works, including hard and soft landscaping, drainage, and façade works. The ideal candidate will be confident managing a fast-paced site with minimal supervision and have experience working on similar education sector projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all external works on a live school site
• Manage subcontractors and on-site labour
• Ensure all health & safety standards are met
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and the wider team
• Monitor progress and resolve any on-site issues efficiently

Requirements:

• Valid CSCS Card
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid at Work
• Previous experience delivering external works on school or education projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Location: Liverpool

Duration: 8–12 weeks

Day Rate: £300

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor and play a key role in delivering a well-organised project. If you’re available for an immediate start and meet the criteria, we’d like to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please contact us